🏡 Hiking the Venice of the Cotswolds

Name: 🏡 Hiking the Venice of the Cotswolds
Start: 2026-01-11T07:45:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-11T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Novotel London West Hotel

Schedule

Sun Jan 11 2026 at 07:45 am to 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Novotel London West Hotel | London, EN

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Come and join us for a truly magical hike to the Cotswolds to explore some of the most beautiful villages in Britain!
Think honey-coloured cottages, cosy pubs, tiny tearooms and narrow streets. The unspoilt market towns and villages of the Cotswolds have a quintessential English charm found nowhere else in the world. It really is a unique experience!
On this hike, we'll pass through many picturesque Cotswold villages and towns, such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter and Naunton. Our route will take us through some of the Cotswolds’ best scenery along rolling hills (the “wolds”), woodlands and dramatic escarpments with stunning panoramic views. The whole walk is within the protected Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the largest of the 38 AONBs in England and Wales.
This hike is featured in the 100 Outstanding British Walks collection, come and discover why!
HIKE HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often described as the “Venice of the Cotswolds” due to its six elegant bridges that span the River Windrush, which runs through the centre of the village.
• Discover the picture-postcard village of Lower Slaughter. This quaint village sits beside the sleepy River Eye and is known for its attractive limestone cottages in the traditional Cotswold style.
• Pass the outstandingly beautiful Naunton village with its medieval church. This unspoilt village remains relatively untouched by tourism.
• Hike through lovely woodland landscapes and enjoy expansive views across the rolling countryside and the sheltered valleys of the rivers Eye and Windrush.
DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY
Distance: 10 miles (16km).
Ascent: 240m.
Difficulty: Moderate.
ITINERARY
07:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
08:00 Sharp departure
10:00-16:00 The Venice of the Cotswolds circuit walk
16:00-17:00 Picnic lunch/dinner at Bourton-on-the-Water
17:00 Departure
19:30 London, Hammersmith
TRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
SAFETY
This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike leader.
BOOKING
Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Cotswolds):
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514
We'll let you know by changing your status to “Paid” as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 24 hours for the payment to arrive.
THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES
• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• Professional event organisation
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
• Food
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.
Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.
WHAT TO BRING
• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Sunscreen (if sunny)
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
• Packed lunch
• Water (min 1L)
• Walking poles (optional)
• Gaiters (optional)
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