Hiking the Cotswolds off the beaten path

There are over 3,000 miles of footpaths in the Cotswolds alone. While the national trails and famous villages are deservedly popular, they are only a small part of what this remarkable region offers—there is so much more to see in the Cotswolds.

A chestnut tree in bloom standing in front of a traditional Cotswolds stone cottage
A lone figure walks on a footpath through woodland and is silhouetted against light at the end of the woodland.

At Foot Trails, our ethos begins with taking you away from the crowds and onto the quiet ways, giving you a real sense of location, and more of an insight to the lives of the people who have walked the paths thousands of years before. We take you to traditional villages of honey-coloured Cotswolds stone with local inns, ancient churches and quiet village shops. You’ll experience a journey on local paths and trails, soaking up a crowd-free, more authentic side to the Cotswolds.

A footpath threads its way through rolling Cotswolds fields.
View of a lane at the end of which is a traditional stone Cotswolds cottage half hidden behind trees and hedges.

If you’d like to know more about our walking & hiking trips in the Cotswolds, visit our trip page or send us an email. We’d love to help you explore this wonderful part of the South West.

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