Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors. With honey-stone villages, winding hill paths, and far-reaching views, rural walks here blend charm and challenge. Whether exploring the pretty surroundings of Broadway Tower or the peacefulness of Kemerton Lake you’ll experience the very best of the English countryside. Some routes are steep and rugged, while others offer gentler options with wheelchair-accessible sections.
Broadway Tower
Duration: 7 km, 2–3 hours
Access: Not wheelchair-accessible due to stiles and steep climbs; best for ambulant walkers
Terrain: Mix of grass, dirt, stony paths and village pavement; moderate uphill sections
Facilities: Broadway Tower café & exhibition, restrooms, gift shop, pub (The Swan) in Broadway village
Transport: Free parking at Broadway Tower Country Park; bus services from Moreton-in-Marsh and Stratford-upon-Avon to Broadway; cycle routes via Cotswold Way
Burford
Duration: 8 km, 2.5 hours
Access: Mostly gentle country and riverside paths with only one short road section; not fully accessible for wheelchairs due to grass paths and stiles
Terrain: A mix of dirt/grassy riverside tracks, quiet lanes and occasional pavement through Burford town centre
Facilities: Toilets and local cafés in Burford; options to stop in nearby villages like Bibury or Barrington Hills pubs
Transport: Paid parking in Burford town centre; Pulhams 801 & 802 buses connect from Moreton-in-Marsh and Cheltenham; cycling-friendly valley routes
The Slaughters
Duration: 8.6 km, 3 hours
Access: Mostly flat riverside and field paths; one stile and minor incline near each village—pushchair-friendly but wheelchair access limited
Terrain: Riverside towpaths, meadow trails and quiet village roads; mostly well-formed underfoot
Facilities: Public toilets in Bourton-on-the-Water; cafés, pubs & shops in all three villages including Slaughters Country Inn, Lords of the Manor
Transport: Paid parking at Bourton Vale; Pulhams 801 and 802 buses to Bourton; accessible by walking or cycling from nearby towns
Kemmerton Lake
Duration: 3.5 km, 1 hour
Access: Easy level route along woodland edge and lakeside; partially wheelchair/pushchair friendly during dry conditions. Boardwalk and hides included
Terrain: Grass and woodland trails with short raised boardwalk sections across reserve areas
Facilities: Kemerton Lake parking and woodland hide access; no onsite toilets—nearest facilities located at Kemerton village or nearby village amenities
Transport: Park at the lake roadside or adjacent woodland parking; best accessed by car; quiet roads and footpaths suitable for cycling
Castle Coombs
Duration: 10 km, 3 hours
Access: Includes two stiles and some short road walking with no verge
Terrain: Combines woodland tracks, country lanes, riverside paths and gentle hill climbs, nothing too steep but varied underfoot
Facilities: Pubs in Castle Combe and surrounding villages (e.g., The Castle Inn); minimal services en route; historic village center offers shops and restrooms
Transport: Free/paid parking in Castle Combe; best by car, though small local bus serves Snook’s Corner with a short walk into the village
