🏡 Hiking the Venice of the Cotswolds

################# Explore Britain’s most stunning trails in a small group of up to 15, travelling together by private minibus to beautiful, remote locations not easily reached by public transport. We’ve created a list of [FAQs](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12gIZWTLfA3zQsx1fb0lpv1zOWP2vC5tq/view?usp=drive_link) to help answer your questions. ################# Come and join us for a truly magical hike to the Cotswolds to explore some of the most beautiful villages in Britain! Think honey-coloured cottages, cosy pubs, tiny tearooms and narrow streets. The unspoilt market towns and villages of the Cotswolds have a quintessential English charm found nowhere else in the world. It really is a unique experience! On this hike, we'll pass through many picturesque Cotswold villages and towns, such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter and Naunton. Our route will take us through some of the Cotswolds’ best scenery along rolling hills (the “wolds”), woodlands and dramatic escarpments with stunning panoramic views. The whole walk is within the protected Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the largest of the 38 AONBs in England and Wales. This hike is featured in the 100 Outstanding British Walks collection, come and discover why! HIKE HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often described as the “Venice of the Cotswolds” due to its six elegant bridges that span the River Windrush, which runs through the centre of the village. • Discover the picture-postcard village of Lower Slaughter. This quaint village sits beside the sleepy River Eye and is known for its attractive limestone cottages in the traditional Cotswold style. • Pass the outstandingly beautiful Naunton village with its medieval church. This unspoilt village remains relatively untouched by tourism. • Hike through lovely woodland landscapes and enjoy expansive views across the rolling countryside and the sheltered valleys of the rivers Eye and Windrush. DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY Distance: 10 miles (16km). Ascent: 240m. Difficulty: [Moderate](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BMjvqhAAdSeCdyzLPHs0z04_e2TiKdci/view). ITINERARY 07:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station) 08:00 Sharp departure 10:00-16:00 The Venice of the Cotswolds circuit walk 16:00-17:00 Picnic lunch/dinner at Bourton-on-the-Water 17:00 Departure 19:30 London, Hammersmith TRANSPORT As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus. SAFETY This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike leader. BOOKING To keep ticket prices down and avoid PayPal/Meetup fees (£7 extra per ticket), we kindly ask for payment by bank transfer. Please include your Meetup name and the trip as the payment reference (e.g. John Cotswolds). As places are limited, we can hold your place for 24 hours. Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited Sort Code: 20-17-20 Account Number: 63116514 We'll let you know by changing your status to “Paid” as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the [attendees list](https://www.meetup.com/londonsocialhiking/events/316086846/attendees) of the event. You don’t need a paid Meetup subscription to do this – just close any pop-up windows and continue. THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES • Transport throughout the trip • Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver • Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Lowland Leader • Professional event organisation • Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders • Admin fee • 20% VAT THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE • Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance) • Food HOW TO CONTACT US For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at…