Classic Cotswolds Activities

• 7 Nights, self-guided hotel to hotel
• E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)
• Route directions provided for both walking and cycling options

The Cotswolds has a temperate maritime climate with warm, rather than hot, summers and cool to cold winters. The Cotswolds hottest month, on average, is July and the coldest is January with rainfall, on average, falling fairly evenly throughout the year. The weather is unpredictable as with the rest of the UK and it is possible to see elements of all four seasons in one day. It is advisable for visitors to check the weather forecast before they arrive in the Cotswolds to get a better idea of the sort of clothing they will need during their trip. Bringing hooded waterproof coats and hats will ensure visitors are prepared for any spells of wind and rain the region may experience. Spring: The climate is milder in spring making it a good time to visit the Cotswolds. There can be some great sunny days mixed with cooler and wet weather. From March to May the average daytime temperatures are between 9°C and 17°C. Summer: Most days in summer range from mild to warm with the possibility of some infrequent hotter days, the days are at their longest in the summer. There may be overcast and humid conditions in the summer. From June to August the average daytime temperatures are between 19°C and 22°C. Autumn: The climate can vary from some pleasantly mild days particularly at the start of September to cooler and colder days in October and November. Autumn is a good time to visit the Cotswolds as it avoids the peak summer season whilst enjoying milder temperatures and longer hours of daylight particularly at the start of September. Visitors can see some wonderful autumn colours. From September to November the average daytime temperatures are between 9°C and 19°C.

Walking and Cycling ConditionsClassification: Self-GuidedActivity Level: 3 (Moderate)Average daily distance: walks 17km; cycles 41.5kmNo. of days of activity: 6Terrain and route: Walks on this holiday are on village streets, country lanes, farm tracks and rural paths. Cycle routes are on tarmac roads and country lanes.Vehicle Support: This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to walk and cycle independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodation, provide you with a route directions so that you can travel at your own pace, while your bags are transported from one hotel to the next. It is important that you are happy following route directions - we make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked. As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The routes directions contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the local agent is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.