Hit the Shies

Hit the Shires: A circular walk in the Cotswolds from Kingham Station

With village names like Bledington, Adlestrop, Upper and Lower Oddington, this is a journey into the heart of the Cotswolds. At 22kms, it is a fair distance but the hills are undulating rather than steep. The views are outstanding punctuated by stunning country houses and churches. As you would expect from a Vespucci curated walk, there is are two excellent coffee stops as well as two stunning pubs with accommodation. Starting at Kingham Station, the walk takes you to Daylesford and onto Chasterton House. There’s an excellent short cut to reach The Oddington’s for lunch and the option of a taxi back if time gets away from you.

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Walking Time:6 hours (this can be reduced with a short cut)
Walking Distance:22.2kms
Total Ascent:239
Highest Point:211

Hike Highlights

  • A string of idyllic villages, grand houses and perfectly situated pubs nestled in the Cotswolds countryside. Make a weekend of it by staying at one of the lovely pubs along the way.
  • Enjoying sensational panoramic views over the undulating Cotswolds rolling hills
  • Stopping for coffee in a picture-perfect setting at Daylesford.
  • Seeing the beautiful Chastleton House
  • Stopping at Adlestrop in the footsteps of famous WW1 poet, Edward Thomas
  • Stopping at Adlestrop in the footsteps of famous WW1 poet, Edward Thomas
  • Mkae use of an excellent short cut or suggestions for a taxi pick up afer a pub lunch