Walking

There are more than 3,000 miles of public footpaths to explore and plenty of pubs to stop off at, rest and feast in. Just north of Stow-on-the-Wold, the Broadway Tower is a glorious 18th-century folly, built like a castle and perched 1,023 feet above sea level, offering views across the Severn Valley to the Welsh mountains. For suggested routes, both long and short, and other information, visit the Cotswolds Tourist Board (www.cotswold.gov.uk), Cotswolds Walks (www.cotswoldwalks.com) or Country Walkers (www.countrywalkers.co.uk).