Easy Walks in the Cotswolds
These ideas are for gentle, scenic walking: short loops, village-to-village strolls, and routes where the views arrive quickly.
Best types of easy walk
- Village loops: start and finish in the same place, with a pub or café at the end.
- Riverside strolls: flatter routes that suit families and casual walkers.
- Viewpoint ‘out and back’: a short climb, big reward, then back the way you came.
Tips to make it easy
- Wear shoes with grip—paths can get muddy outside summer.
- Bring a paper map backup in rural spots with patchy signal.
- If you’re with kids, make the destination the point (ice cream, playground, ducks).
Local tip
When you’ve picked your shortlist, check the map and cluster your day. The Cotswolds rewards slow travel — one area per day tends to feel better than racing around.
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