Walking ~ Broadway Cotswolds
Broadway lies on the "The Cotswold Way" National Walking Trail which runs from the market town of Chipping Campden to the City of Bath (106 miles). It’s great fun to walk a few hours of the local paths & enjoy some wonderful views. If you plan to walk the whole trail, some hotels and bed & breakfasts will transfer your luggage to your next stay.
Walking in and around Broadway:
Miles Without Stiles around Broadway Village - circular walk (1¾ miles - 1½ hours with ups and downs of 20m or 66ft). This short loop walk takes in some of the fascinating old buildings and history of the picturesque Cotswold village of Broadway. Download Map
Broadway to Tower and return - circular walk (4 miles - 2½ to 3 hours without stops - moderate, some steep sections since Nov 2020 now stile free). Although uphill all the way, this walk is worth the climb as the views from the top are outstanding. It’s downhill on return! Download Map
Broadway Tower
St. Eadburgha's Church
Chipping Campden and Dovers Hill - circular walk (4½ miles 2½-3½ hrs [Shorter: 1½-2½ hrs] Moderate, some steep sections [Shorter: Easy, avoids climbs]). This delightful short walk leads you from the charmingly English market town of Chipping Campden, through shaded woodlands and past breathtaking views. A wonderful introduction to the Cotswolds, and a perfect start to the Cotswold Way. Download Map
Stanton, Snowshill and the Edge - circular walk (6 miles - 3½-4½ hrs [Shorter: 1½-2½ hrs] Moderate, some steep sections and stiles). This beauty of a walk leads you between two picturesque villages in the Cotswolds; over hilltops, down valleys and through shaded woodlands. Whilst slightly more challenging than others in the series, your efforts will be rewarded by inviting warm pubs and some of the most splendid views in the country. Download Map
Snowshill Manor National Trust
The Snowshill Arms Pub
Broadway to Stanton, Laverton, Buckland & return to Broadway - circular walk (7.5 miles - 4 hours 50 minutes - Easy/Moderate). A loop enjoying pretty Cotswold villages, wonderful views and enchanting woods. Download Map
Broadway & Chipping Campden from Dover's Hill Walk - circular walk (11 miles - Moderate - can be shortenend). This is a loop from the start point of the Cotswold Way in Chipping Campden, following the Cotswold Way, through Broadway and past Broadway Tower. Returning via a different route along bridleways and quiet country lanes to Chipping Campden. Download Map
One of the Views when Walking the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Broadway
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More about The Cotswold Way
The Cotswold Way is a well known long-distance footpath, approximately 102 miles (164km) long, from Chipping Campden to the Roman city of Bath, running the length of this Area of Natural Beauty, mainly on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment with good views over the Severn Valley and the Vale of Evesham.
The Cotswold Way was formally launched as a National Trail in May 2007. This designation is a very special one and there are only a few other Trails in England with this special grading.
Following the western edge of the Cotswold Hills, the route journeys through rolling pastures, beech woodland and honey-coloured villages built from Cotswold stone.
You will explore ancient commons in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, pass Neolithic burial barrows, stately homes and historic battle sites. The stunning path along the Cotswold escarpment offers ever-changing views to the west towards the River Severn and the Malvern Hills.
Anyone who is reasonably fit can walk the Cotswold Way, although many walkers are surprised at the frequency of steep climbs.
The National Trail is very well way-marked so following the route is easy. But it is always a good idea to take a guidebook or map.