Cotswold Walks & Villages Tour from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh | La Vacanza Travel

Cotswold Walks & Villages Tour from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Stratford-upon-Avon
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  • 8 hours
  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Our guides' favourite! See why we love the Cotswolds on this one-day tour that gets you out of the minibus and into the countryside. Visit Broadway Tower, Broadway, Burford and experience the Cotswolds' celebrated walking trails.

Highlights:
- Walk to Broadway Tower for panoramic views and red deer sightings (1 mile/1.6km)
- Walk back and take the minibus to Broadway, or walk from Broadway Tower following The Cotswold Way (1.5 miles/2.4km)
- Free time in Broadway to explore and take lunch
- Peaceful circular walk along the Windrush Valley to 3 secluded Cotswolds villages (2.75 miles/4.5km).
- Free-time in the historic Cotswolds town of Burford.

Between stops, travel the narrow country lanes, while your friendly local driver-guide brings the Cotswolds to life with a fun live commentary.

Tour includes pick-up from central Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh railway station, enabling an easy connection by train London, Reading, Oxford, Worcester or Birmingham.

Departing Moreton-in-Marsh at 9.45am on Wednesdays and Fridays and 10.00am on Sundays (time confirmed at time of booking) the day tour visits Dover’s Hill, Chipping Campden, Broadway Tower, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury and a secret off-the-beaten-track Cotswolds village.

Ticket price includes a pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh rail station, making it a tour that is easily accessible from London, Oxford and Worcester.

After an introduction in the minibus before departure the tour heads into the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to our first stop - a drive of less than 15 minutes. The journey is an opportunity to watch the landscape change and meet your fellow Go Cotswolders before your friendly local driver guide tells the interesting story of the Cotswolds on arrival at Dover’s Hill – a story that includes facts, history and local folklore. This 20 minute stop is followed by a “self-explore” stop five minutes away at Chipping Campden.

Stopping for an hour visitors are given the opportunity to explore the historic market town of Chipping Campden on their own with maps provided by your guide that includes recommendations of things to do and discount vouchers for establishments in the town.

Broadway Tower and the “Secret Cotswolds village” are the next two stops where your driver guide will tell you more about these two beautiful Cotswolds places. Both stops last approximately 20 minutes.

At around 1.15pm the tour arrives in Stow-on-the-Wold for the scheduled lunch break. Lunch is not included but with an hour and ten minutes there is plenty of time to grab a bite to eat and explore the highest town in the Cotswolds. Maps are again provided with discount vouchers, recommendations and a list of possible things to do.

Following the stop in Stow-on-the-Wold the tour then heads South to the village of Bibury, famously referred to as "the most beautiful village in England" by poet William Morris. The 20-minute stop in Bibury will allow ample time to visit Arlington Row – arguably the most iconic row of cottages in the Cotswolds – and stroll alongside the river Coln. You may even be lucky enough to spot a brown trout or two!

After Bibury is the final stop of the day and the “jewel in the crown” of the Cotswolds – Bourton-on-the-Water. After a short walk to the village centre, and a brief introduction to the village provided by your guide, you will have approximately 30-40 minutes to explore the picturesque little village and possibly buy some souvenirs to remind you of your day in the Cotswolds.

After Bourton-on-the-Water the tour then makes its way back to Moreton-in-Marsh – arriving at approximately 5.00pm.

Inclusions
  • Pickup from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre (9.00AM) or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station (9.30AM)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local driver-guide
  • Maps and recommendations

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Entry fee to Broadway Tower (optional extra)
  • Lunch - Food and drinks are not included - bring a picnic, or use our local recommendations to find perfect places to dine
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • You will get the most out of this tour most if you can easily walk 3 miles/5km on mixed terrain - we have easier/alternative options for less able walkers, but you should be able to walk a minimum of 1 mile/1.6km
  • Sorry, no children under 3, and not recommended for children under 8
  • Plenty of luggage space
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please ensure you choose the correct pick up point. Occasionally, all guests for a particular tour request pick up from Stratford-upon-Avon, and in this case we will not go to Moreton-in-Marsh. Likewise, if all guests have requested pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh, we will not go to Stratford-upon-Avon. If the pick up point on your booking is incorrect, or you change your mind, please change it through your online account, or contact Go Cotswolds.
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

1: Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal, Windsor St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NL, UK
2: APCOA, Moreton In Marsh Station Car Park, Station Rd, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0AA, UK


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

BillSusan2

01 Nov, 2023

The entire tour was gorgeous! And very well led by Mark. He’s full of knowledge and anecdotes that made the trip so enchanting!

TRAVELLERMCOL

27 Oct, 2023

One of the best day tours I've done in the UK. Guide, Dave was friendly, informative and professional.

M8348SSfrancescav

26 Oct, 2023

Absolutely loved this tour. Mark was so knowledgeable about the history and culture, it really makes a difference to visit with someone who lives here. Thanks for the lovely day, I will certainly recommend this tour to friends and family!

Seaside57012673730

07 Oct, 2023

Lovely and enlightening day. Tour leader was so knowledgeable and gave us plenty of good instructions and time to explore multiple villages in the Cotswold. Our coach was lovely and comfortable. And our driver Steve actually dropped all of us at our respective lodging at trip end. Couldn’t have been a better day.

telemarkken

27 Sep, 2023

I cobbled together an England trip - from planning to flight was 3 days. Very happy I was able to get on the Walks and Villages tour. It was spectacular, and Tom was a great guide. Except for one village, we did not see very many other sightseers.

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