Cotswold Way Trailblazer Walking Guide 5e: 44 maps and guides to 48 towns and villages with large-scale walking maps (1:20,000), Chipping Campden to Bath

The Trailblazer Cotswold Way guide is an all-in-one hiking route guide with detailed maps, town plans, accommodations, restaurants, pubs, itineraries, practical information, flora and fauna, and a Bath city guide. It is the fully revised and updated 5th edition and is designed for all walkers, whether walking the route in its entirety or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 20 February 2024
Publisher: Trailblazer Publications

The Cotswold Way is a 102-mile National Trail that stretches from Chipping Campden to Bath, following the stunning Cotswold escarpment for most of its route. This comprehensive guide, authored by Trailblazer, is an all-in-one hiking route guide that provides detailed maps for the trail. The 5th edition of this guide has been thoroughly revised and updated, ensuring that walkers have the most accurate and up-to-date information available.

The trail passes through quintessential English countryside, featuring charming little villages made of honey-colored stone. Along the way, walkers will encounter renowned towns such as Bath, known for its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture.

The guide includes 44 large-scale maps, each measuring just under 1:20,000 (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile). These maps not only show the route times and distances but also provide information about places to stay, points of interest, and much more. Additionally, there are 8 town plans, including Chipping Campden, Broadway, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Painswick, Dursley, Wotton-under-Edge, and the city of Bath.

Furthermore, the guide offers comprehensive details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs, and itineraries for all walkers. Whether you choose to walk the entire route in seven to eight days or explore the highlights on day walks and short breaks, this guide has you covered.

Practical information for all budgets is also provided, including recommendations for where to eat, what to see, and comprehensive public transport information for all access points on the Cotswold Way. A four-page full-color flower guide is included, along with an illustrated section on local wildlife. Additionally, the guide emphasizes green hiking practices, helping walkers understand the local environment and minimize their impact on it.

A separate Bath city guide is also included, offering downloadable GPS waypoints to make navigation even easier.

In conclusion, the Trailblazer Cotswold Way guide is an essential tool for anyone planning to walk the Cotswold Way. With its detailed maps, comprehensive information, and practical tips, this guide ensures that walkers have a safe, enjoyable, and memorable hiking experience. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a beginner, this guide will help you make the most of your journey along the beautiful Cotswold escarpment.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 179 x 119 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912716418
Edition number: 5 Revised edition