The beauty of the Cotswolds is in no way lessened by its popularity, and the Cotswold Way leads you through the best of this most comforting of regions. The trail follows a snaking path along the western edge of the hills for 102 miles, from the pristine market town of Chipping Campden to the stately city of Bath – through deep-cut valleys and over beech-clad hills, across open pasture and past ancient barrows. You are never far from a view of the Severn Vale and the Welsh hills, or from a welcoming pub in a village of amber-hued stone. * the latest 1:25,000 OS mapping, with the trail highlighted so you can see it at a glance * information nuggets throughout bring the countryside alive – past and present, seen and unseen * a handy slip-into-your-pocket design, with cover flaps to mark your page * planning info – practical help to plan your hike, including an overview map of the whole trail * stage descriptors, giving you an overview of what to expect on each leg * accommodation ideas – B&Bs, hotels, pubs and campsites close to the path * links to inspirational resources – websites and books to help you dive deeper * flora & fauna – pictorial guides to nature’s riches along the trail
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