Winter Walking On The Cotswold Way From Chipping Campden
Walking The Cotswold Way This Winter | Walk 1: Chipping Campden
Walking the Cotswold Way in winter offers a very different perspective on one of England’s most loved long-distance routes. With fewer walkers on the trail, crisp air underfoot and far-reaching panoramic views, the landscape feels calmer and more expansive. Bare trees open up viewpoints often hidden in warmer months, while winter wildlife and changing skies add a sense of quiet drama to each stage.
Stretching across rolling hills, historic villages and classic Cotswold countryside, the route is rewarding at any time of year, but winter brings a special clarity. Frosted fields, golden stone villages and peaceful paths make it an ideal season for reflective walks, shorter sections, and exploring at a gentler pace without the crowds of spring and summer.
The Cotswold Way Walk 1 - Chipping Campden
WALK 1: Chipping Campden
The Chipping Campden walk has been kindly supplied by National Trails.
This delightful short walk leads you through the charmingly English market town of Chipping Campden, around shaded woodlands and past breathtaking views. A wonderful introduction to the Cotswolds, and a perfect start to the Cotswold Way.
- Distance: 4½ miles (Short cut: 3 miles)
- Duration: 2½-3½ hrs (Short cut: 1½-2½ hrs)
- Difficulty: Moderate, some steep sections (Short cut: Easy, avoids climbs)
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