Where golden stone meets green valleys — and every footpath leads to something timeless.
Gloucestershire is the beating heart of the Cotswolds — a place where self-guided walking holidays feel effortless, immersive, and endlessly rewarding. From peaceful market towns to panoramic hilltops, this is a county shaped by foot travel and celebrated for its rural charm.
Wander among sheep-dotted hills and storybook villages like Painswick, Winchcombe, and Stow-on-the-Wold, or follow long-distance trails that wind through farmland, woodland, and ridge-top escarpments. The Cotswold Way, in particular, is a showstopper — starting in Chipping Campden and tracing the high ground all the way to Bath.
Whether you're walking for the views, the heritage, or the pure joy of moving through nature at your own pace, Gloucestershire invites you in.
These featured walks pass through or begin in Gloucestershire — ideal for self-guided walking holidays.
A 102-mile National Trail from Chipping Campden to Bath, taking in hillforts, beech woods, and classic Cotswold villages.
A 55-mile link from Monmouth to Kemble, crossing the Forest of Dean and Severn Vale before joining the Thames Path.
Trace the river from its source near Kemble through meadows and villages, marking the beginning of one of England’s most iconic trails.
A 42-mile circular walk around Winchcombe — through woodland, open fields, and Iron Age sites.
A trail for lovers of countryside and ale — connecting all 15 Donnington Brewery pubs via scenic walking routes.
