Walk the Cotswolds
Walk the Cotswolds: Discover Hidden Stories with Offbeat Walking Tours
There’s no better way to experience the Cotswolds than on foot 🌿
Rolling countryside, honey-coloured stone villages and winding streets make it perfect for walking – but to truly understand this landscape, it helps to explore it with someone who knows its stories.
Meet Your Guide: Sean Callery
Sean Callery has lived in the Cotswolds for over 30 years and is a qualified Blue Badge guide – one of the highest guiding qualifications in the UK.
Through his company, Offbeat Cotswold Walking Tours, Sean offers a unique way to explore the area, bringing its history to life with insight, humour and a deep knowledge of the region.
More Than Just a Pretty Place
The Cotswolds may be known for its beauty – idyllic villages, cosy tea rooms and antique shops – but there’s far more beneath the surface.
On a walking tour, you’ll discover:
- Streets that were once the site of riots
- Buildings that have served as prisons
- The fascinating wool trade that shaped the wealth of the region
- And surprising connections to British history, including why the Speaker of the House of Lords sits on a wool sack
As Sean says:
“Walking tours are a great way to get a fresh insight into the Cotswolds, going beyond its honeystone walls… you’ll see things you might otherwise miss and hear the stories of those who stood here before.”
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A Rich and Fascinating History
From historic mills like Bliss Tweed Mill in Chipping Norton to local landmarks such as Hook Norton Brewery, the area is full of stories waiting to be uncovered.
Exploring with a knowledgeable local transforms a simple walk into something far more memorable.
Plan Your Walk
If you’re staying at Kingham Cottages, you can:
- Book a private tour for your group
- Join a scheduled group walk (often on Saturday mornings)
Sean has also published a guidebook, so you can explore at your own pace or read up before your visit.
Explore Even Further
If you’re keen to keep discovering, nearby towns such as Oxford and Cheltenham also offer excellent guided walking tours.
Or, for something a little different, you can explore the countryside on two wheels – with electric bike hire available locally, guided by knowledgeable locals.
Stay at Kingham Cottages
After a day of exploring, there’s nothing better than returning to the comfort of your cottage – the perfect base for discovering the Cotswolds, one story at a time.
