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Whichever way you choose, both directions are described in this guide.

When to go?

The unpredictability of British weather can make planning an end-to-end walk along the Cotswold Way a hit-or-miss affair, with rain and strong winds taking no account of the season. However, Spring (April to June) provides lengthening hours of daylight, usually less rainfall than in other seasons, and an abundance of wild flowers. Apart from the period during late April/May when the 3-day Badminton Horse Trials take place, overnight accommodation should not be too difficult to arrange.

Summer (July to August) tends to be the most popular time to walk in the Cotswolds when daily temperatures are often in the low-to-mid 20s, although on average the highest rainfall is experienced in July. Towns and villages throughout the region can be besieged by visitors who increase the difficulties of finding single-night accommodation along the route of the Cotswold Way.

September heralds the oncoming Autumn – a perfect time to tackle a long-distance walk. Daytime temperatures are still mild-to-warm then, while in October the first frosts of the coming winter may be expected. These provide an opportunity to celebrate the beauty of the beech woods turning yellow and gold.