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Chipping Campden to Broadway
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View down High Street Chipping CampdenFoto: Iain Grant, Macs Adventure
From Chipping Campden, you enter classic Cotswold scenery as you traverse the open countryside with panoramic views and visit picture-perfect villages.
Leaving beautiful Chipping Campden, the route leads up onto Dover’s Hill, where magnificent views are afforded across the surrounding countryside. Continuing, you arrive at Broadway Tower, an 18th-century folly once home to the artist William Morris. From here, you descend to the picturesque linear village of Broadway itself.
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Fantastic views over the Vale of Evesham are to be had from Dover’s Hill and Broadway Tower. Coupled with the quintessentially English Cotswold settlements of Broadway itself with lots of fantastic pubs and restaurants.
Wegearten
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The Bakers ArmsCourt Barn
General Food & Drink Supplies - Chipping Campden
Michael's Mediterranean Restaurant
Campden Coffee & Crystals
Volunteer Inn
Pudding Club @ Three Ways House Hotel
Dover's Hill
Broadway Tower
Hunters Tea Room
General Food & Drink Supplies - Broadway
Broadway
Broadway Deli
Russell's Fish & Chips
Crown & Trumpet Inn
The Broadway Hotel
Sicherheitshinweise
Route
The only sections of the walk today, where you might encounter traffic, are leaving Chipping Campden and crossing some of the roads, particularly at Fish Hill. There are a few climbs and descents which are not particularly steep but which might be tricky during or after wet weather.
The Cotswold Way is well marked so navigation should be easy. Look out for the acorn signs which are the National Trail markers.
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Points of Interest
Please see the interactive map for notable points of interest along the walk, including recommended pubs/restaurants and cafe stops. Simply click the icons on the map for more information as you walk.
Food and Drink
Chipping Campden is a small Cotswold town with a full range of facilities. There are a number of shops, cafes and pubs where you can stock up with food and drink. You can see some of our recommended places to eat and drink in our points of interest. There is also a post office, pharmacy and convenience shop with a cash machine. However, access to the cash machine is available only during opening hours. There are public conveniences at Fish Hill car park and a cafe at Broadway Tower.
Lunch
This is a short section but a packed lunch is recommended if you want to eat something before arriving in Broadway.
Post walk Drinks
Spoiled for choice, plenty of options on Broadway High Street. The Broadway Hotel is probably the best bet as its one of those iconic pubs you see in images showcasing the Cotswolds.
Public Transport
The 606 Bus towards Cheltenham goes from Chipping Campden to Broadway. Bus timetables change year on year and can be seasonal. Be sure to check https://www.pulhamscoaches.com/ (the local operator who runs this service) for up-to-date timetables.
Please note that bus services may be affected by public bank holidays in the UK and in some cases may run a limited service or no service at all on weekends.
There are also useful websites to find when the next bus is due at www.traveline.info or simply have a quick google search.
Recommended Local Taxi Services along the Cotswold Way
Northwick Private Hire (Chipping Campden Area): +44 (0) 1386 701 806
TDM Taxis (Broadway Area): +44 (0) 7919 160 630
Starline Taxi (Cheltenham/Charlton Kings Area): +44 (0) 1242 250 250
Galaxy Private Hire (Dursley/Painswick/Wotton-Under-Edge Area): +44 (0) 7796 545 261
V Cars (Alternative for Wotton-Under-Edge Area): +44 (0) 1793 701 701
Start
Ziel
Wegbeschreibung
*** To help you follow the route with confidence we have provided full written turn-by-turns to aid you on your walk from Chipping Campden to Broadway. Whilst, the Cotswolds are waymarked it can be featureless and off the beaten path at some sections so we strongly suggest that you follow the GPS tracks in the Macs Adventure smartphone app to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem-free day. The daily maps can also be printed from the web version of the app should you wish to take paper copies with you. ***
DISCLAIMER: Please note, the distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the direct routes at the time of our pathfinder walking them (this excludes walking to/from your accommodation to the start/end point, or for example coming off the path for lunch). There may be some slight discrepancies/small diversions that make the distances slightly out compared to your own mapping software (Strava/Garmin/Apple Watch).
0.00 km – Standing with your back to the Old Market Hall and with the round National Trail Plaque in front of you on the pavement and the Post Office on your left, GO STRAIGHT ON along the High Street past the War Memorial and Town Hall to St Catherine’s Church.
0.30 km – TURN RIGHT at St Catherine’s Church then BEAR LEFT along Hoo Lane and GO STRAIGHT ON gradually uphill towards Dover’s Hill. Follow the Cotswolds Way signs as the lane changes into a footpath by a farm.
1.20 km – Arriving at a tarmac road TURN LEFT then in 100 m TURN RIGHT onto a waymarked footpath and GO STRAIGHT ON until you come to a wooden gate.
1.60 km – At the wooden gate TURN LEFT onto Dover’s Hill and GO STRAIGHT ON past the Triangulation Pillar summit marker. There are extensive views of the Vale of Evesham on your right.
2.10 km – At the viewpoint marker BEAR LEFT through a small car park then TURN LEFT onto the footpath parallel to the tarmac road.
2.50 km – Reaching a crossroads junction, cross the road with care and TURN RIGHT onto the footpath parallel with the road. GO STRAIGHT ON crossing the stone stile and TURN LEFT following the path signposted to Broadway Tower. Continue on this prominent path known as Mile Drive for approx 1.5 km.
4.70 km – At the end of the tree-lined path GO STRAIGHT ON through the stone wall and across the open fields to a road.
5.20 km – At the tarmac road cross over with care and GO STRAIGHT ON through the field then BEAR LEFT at the gate and picnic table.( Fish Hill viewpoint marker is a short distance to the right). Descend to a small car park and BEAR RIGHT past the public conveniences to arrive at a busy main road.
5.80 km – Cross the main road with care and TURN RIGHT then almost immediately BEAR LEFT up a tarmac lane past some buildings and a waymarked signpost to Broadway Tower. GO STRAIGHT ON along the wooded footpath to arrive at a metal gate.
6.30 km – Pass through the metal gate and GO STRAIGHT ON over the open field following the wooden marker posts with Broadway Tower just visible. Magnificent views over the Vale of Evesham can be seen to the right.
7.00 km – Arriving at Broadway Tower TURN RIGHT and descend the path with the tower to the left. (There is a café at the Broadway Tower car park and ticket office should you wish to go up the tower). GO STRAIGHT ON down the hillside for approx 2 km towards Broadway keeping the field boundary on your right. Cross a small stream and go along a short gravel track to reach a tarmac road.
9.00 km – At the tarmac road TURN LEFT along the High Street in Broadway.
9.60 km - At the War Memorial tower, you have reached the end of today's walk.
*** This is the end of our Chipping Campden to Broadway route. ***
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Buchempfehlungen des Autors
DISCLAIMER: Please note, the distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the direct routes at the time of our pathfinder walking them (this excludes walking to/from your accommodation to the start/end point, or for example coming off the path for lunch). There may be some slight discrepancies/small diversions that make the distances slightly out compared to your own mapping software (Strava/Garmin/Apple Watch).
Ausrüstung
Good comfortable boots or walking shoes are recommended. The ground can be quite soft and the paths are well used by walkers and riders. Whilst the terrain is not particularly difficult it can be muddy with some waterlogged stretches after heavy rain. Walking poles are an option if preferred. The British weather is changeable so waterproofs should also be carried just in case.
Ensure your phone is fully charged; if you doubt the battery will last throughout the hike/or if you have an older phone, it might be beneficial to bring a power bank as a backup.
There are opportunities on today's walk to buy food and drink, however, ensure you bring enough snacks and fluids with you.
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