Signature – Cotswold Walking Weekend
A two night guided walking weekend staying in a lovely inn and exploring the gorgeous Cotswolds National Landscape scenery in the company of a small friendly group.
Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration: 2 nights
Accommodation: Country Inn
Group Size: Maximum 12
Level: Leisurely Plus
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs
In a Nutshell:
Walk through impossibly beautiful scenery in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Travel by train as the inn is just a few minutes’ walk from the station.
Two nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation in the lovely Redesdale Arms in Moreton-in-the-Marsh.
Create lasting friendships and enjoy a banter-filled weekend with a small group of fellow walkers.
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Enjoy a friendly walking weekend in the Cotswolds, staying in a cosy inn!
Ah the Cotswolds – a wonderful place to escape to with plenty of wow factor for walkers with handsome honey-coloured stone villages, thatched cottages, rolling hills, sedate market towns that are made for browsing and plenty of inns and cafes that seem determined to outdo one another in the quality of food they offer.
There’s so much to love especially as our base for this two-night break is a cosy inn which not only offers even more comfort but is also in the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh, a genteel market town with a mainline station (with direct links to London) for those keen to travel by train. We then help you discover the finest spots in the Cotswolds through a weekend of guided walks in the friendly company of a handful of fellow walkers.
Suggested Itinerary
Here’s what we’ve got planned - of course, we may have to offer alternatives or make amendments if the weather misbehaves or other unexpected situations arise!
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The Redesdale Arms entices you in the moment you see it in the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh, which is just as well as this is our base for the weekend. This historic inn, which is only a few minutes’ walk from the mainline station where trains run to London Paddington, has all the comfort and laid back feel that is perfect for a weekend escape.
You are welcome to check-in anytime after 4pm and the Large Outdoors host will be at The Redesdale Arms from 6pm to welcome you. If you arrive early, then it’s worth wandering through Moreton-in-Marsh, which has some great independent shops.
After a drink and introductions in the bar, the group will sit down for an evening meal around 8pm (not included in the cost of this trip) and a chance to get to know each other.
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After a lovely cooked breakfast, and with the hotel’s packed lunch in our day packs, we hop on the bus (fares and packed lunch are included in the price of the weekend) to take us to the picturesque village of Stow-on-the-Wold. Here we head out for an 12-mile ramble which will take us through some of the must-see places in the Cotswolds.
We start by following a stretch of the long distance path The Monarch’s Way, to reach the village of Lower Slaughter. Then we press on through lovely riverside surroundings to Bourton-on-the-Water, which is known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ thanks to the River Windrush gently flowing through the village. We’ll probably make the most of the scenery with a café stop in Bourton, before picking up the Diamond Way path to Icomb and then turning north back to Stow-on-the-Wold.
Before the return bus trip, we may visit one of Stow’s wonderful pubs and savour the day we’ve just had with a drink in-hand.
Back at the accommodation there should be oodles of time to relax and get changed before joining the rest of the group for an evening meal (not included).
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Today we’re walking from The Redesdale Arms - we’re able to leave our belongings in the hotel after breakfast and head straight out for another day of Cotswold loveliness.
We soon leave the bustling market town behind as we follow the path through meadows and the parkland of Batsford House before a woodland climb brings us to Bourton-on-the-Hill, a bewitching village on a steep hill with fantastic panoramic views that make it worth the climb!
From here we press on to the sleepy village of Longborough before turning our noses for home and back to Moreton-in-the-Marsh, where we give the group the chance to have a final cup of tea and cake in one of the cafes if desired, before saying our farewells and heading home.
Essential Information
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Meeting Time: you are welcome to check-in from 3pm. Our guide will be meeting guests from 6pm in the bar. We have a meal booked in the hotel restaurant for 8pm.
Meeting Location:
Redesdale Arms Hotel
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
GL56 0AWParking: There is parking available at the hotel.
Public Transport: Moreton-in-Marsh Train Station is a five-minute walk from the accommodation and offers direct trains from/to London Paddington.
Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day by 4pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or meal together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.
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Our Signature Cotswold Walking Weekend is based from The Redesdale Arms in Moreton-in-Marsh.
The award winning hotel sits at the gateway to the Cotswolds, on the High Street of the pretty market town of Moreton-in-Marsh. Steeped in history and dating back to around 1650.
Accommodation Address:
Redesdale Arms Hotel
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
GL56 0AWRoom Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Twin/Double Room*
Single Occupancy Double RoomThere are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a twin room - with two single beds - with one other participant (en-suite bathrooms). Twin/Double Rooms (en-suite bathrooms) sleep up to two participants booking together, with two single beds. *If you would prefer a double bed instead of a twin set-up please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request. However, this is based on room availability at the accommodation. Single Occupancy Double Rooms (en-suite bathroom) are for one participant and have a double bed.
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Included:
2 nights’ accommodation at the Redesdale Arms Hotel.
A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you and deal with the logistics for your experience.
Guided walks on 2 days (Day 2 and Day 3).
A hearty cooked breakfast each morning, prepared by the accommodation.
A packed lunch for both walks, prepared by the accommodation.
Complimentary tea and coffee, provided in your room at the accommodation, but please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up with tap water and take out with you.
Bedding and a towel - but don’t forget your own toiletries.
The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.
Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.
Not included:
Travel to and from the meeting location.
Dinner each evening - we’ll have a table booked at the accommodation or a local restaurant to enjoy dinner as a group and you can purchase whatever you fancy from the menu available.
Alcoholic drinks - the accommodation has a licensed bar if you wish to purchase alcohol.
Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.
Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.
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Please see our Residential (Walking) Kit List.
The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should be carrying the items listed.
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• What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is graded as Leisurely Plus. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide meals with dairy* free ingredients - these options can be selected when booking.
*Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.• What transport is provided during this trip?
We do not provide any transport for this experience but we will use a local bus for Day 2’s walk (bus fare included).• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.
This map is provided for guidance regarding the general location. For detailed meeting information, please refer to the 'Meeting Time & Location' section.