Walk through the ancient hamlets of Upper and Lower Slaughter, considered by many to be the most beautiful in England • Stroll alongside a gentle stream and pass honey-colored cottages • Pause for elegant afternoon tea • Explore the Rollright Stones, a mysterious cluster of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments tied to Celtic legend • Walk peaceful fields and quiet lanes and stop for a delicious lunch at a celebrated Cotswolds pub • Browse the shops in the charming market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, perhaps finding some hand-thrown pottery or antique treasures to take home.

Visit the impressive Chedworth Roman Villa, one of the grandest Roman sites in Britain and home to beautifully preserved mosaics and bathhouse ruins • Hike through rolling countryside once traversed by Roman legions • Walk village to village, ending at the beautifully restored Frogmill Hotel, a former 16th-century coaching inn.

Explore Crickley Hill, a limestone escarpment rich in archaeological history and home to far-reaching views across the Severn Vale • Walk through wildflower meadows, ancient woodlands and past Cooper’s Hill, famous for its legendary cheese rolling race • Hike through Slad Valley, a picturesque valley that has remained largely unchanged • Experience a falconry demonstration and learn more about these fascinating birds • Bid farewell to the Cotswolds with a gentle countryside walk.