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Queen of the Cotswolds Break
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 18.0 miles
- Walking
- 2 Days
- Bed & Breakfast
- 3 Nights
- Grade
- Classic
Itinerary Details
- AccommodationPainswick
After breakfast our driver transfers you to Birdlip. You will spend the day walking back ‘home’ to Painswick along forest tracks rich with deer and wildlife. Starting the day with a descent, it’s a good way to get those legs warmed up. Later on you will need them for Cooper’s Hill, world famous for its annual cheese rolling race which has taken place since the 1700s. Don’t forget your walking poles for this one, you will descend twice as far as you climb today as you make your way back to Painswick Beacon. Enjoy visiting the Rococo gardens this afternoon.
- transfer
Birdlip to Painswick
- AccommodationPainswick
You will walk direct from your accommodation today through open countryside and up to Haresfield Beacon on National Trust land with outstanding views right across to the Severn Bridge on a clear day. Later on you will pass through woodlands such as Standish Wood filled with bluebells and wildflowers throughout spring. You will end the day in the village of Middleyard with more views across the Severn Valley. Enjoy a drink at one of the local pubs before our driver returns you to Painswick for a relaxing final evening and great food.
Painswick to Kings Stanley
- transfer
- AccommodationPainswick
Overnight locations and transfer arrangements may differ slightly from those shown, depending on availability.
Highlights
- Climb the famous Cooper’s Hill, of cheese rolling fame.
- Have your camera ready for picture-perfect villages of honey-coloured stone.
- Enjoy breath-taking views from Haresfield Beacon.
- Explore this important habitat for wildlife and birds of prey.
- Discover rare orchids and wildflowers in the limestone grasslands as you head to Middleyard.
What's Included
- Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
- Route planning
- Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details
Extras
Rest days/additional nights: Prices from £75 per person per night.Recommended locations for rest days are Chipping Campden, Painswick and Bath.
Upgrade options: Speak to our team to discuss upgrade options for this itinerary.
Weekend supplements per room (Fri/Sat): Birdlip ~ £50
Walk Pack postage: Europe - to first night’s accommodation, Rest of World - £30 supplement, (UK is included in price).
Extra Walk Packs: can be requested, please see here for full details and supplements.
Bank Holidays and short notice bookings may incur extra charges.
Pricing
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
£450
Per Person (Based on 2 people sharing)
£795 Solo Traveller
£720 Single Occupancy
£75 Rest Days (Per person per day)