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Please follow this link to our new Shakespeares Way website.
Walking Holiday on the Shakespeare's
Way
Stratford-upon-Avon to Oxford in the UK
You pass through some of Southern England's greatest attractions: The Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford.
You walk through the Cotswolds, to Blenheim Palace and Woodstock, joining the Thames near Oxford.
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
58 miles
Min/max daily distance:
7/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's birthplace
Rollright Stones
Woodstock, Blenheim Palace
Oxford
This route connects with:
The Thames Path
You start your walking holiday on the Shakespeare's Way by arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon.
You commence on the Shakespeare's Way by walking along the River Avon, but then make your way to the River Stour where you walk through the Stour villages of Clifford Chambers, Atherstone-on-Stour, Preston-on-Stour, Alderminster, and finally Newbold-on-Stour where you spend the night.
Your walk in the Stour valley today takes you through Halford and Honington, which is one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds. Look out for the 16th century half-timbered Magpie House. Then just a short stroll to Shipston-on-Stour.
Day 4: Shipston-on-Stour
to Long Compton 7 miles
Leaving Shipston-on-Stour you continue walking along by the River Stour
until the hamlet of Willington where you leave the river bank and cut
across to Cherington and leave the River Stour behind. Now it is just
a short stroll to Long Compton for the night.
Day 5: Long
Compton to Enstone 12 miles
A short detour from the Shakespeare's Way today will take you to the Rollright
Stones, an ancient site consisting of The Kings Men stone circle, The
King Stone and the Whispering Knights dolmen. Back on the route you continue
through the hamlet of Little Rollright, the village of Salford, the town
of Chipping Norton, and on to the village of Enstone for the overnight
stop.
Leaving Enstone you walk through the grounds of Ditchley Park and Blenheim Palace before arriving at Woodstock. There is so much to see at Blenheim Palace that you might consider taking an extra day to really enjoy the beautiful house and gardens.
Day 7: Woodstock
to Oxford 11 miles
The first village you walk through today is Bladon. In the churchyard
there is the simple tombstone of Sir Winston and Lady Clementine Churchill.
Shakespeare's Way then continues through Begbroke and Yarnton before reaching
the River Thames. The route joins with the Thames
Path for the last few miles into Oxford.
or spend some time exploring the area. There is so much to see and do in Oxford, why not spend at least one extra day visiting the colleges and gardens. Or continue on the Shakespeare's Way to London.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the Shakespeare's Way
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
You can walk this wonderful trail over 6 days at about 10 miles per day.
Which ever you choose, we organize the luggage transfer so your bags are
at your next accommodation when you arrive.
Or you can combine this part of Shakespeare's Way with the next section
from Oxford
to London.
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Shakespeare's Way
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
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and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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