Hike Cotswolds Part 1: Castle Combe Circular Prettiest village in England

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We have decided to do this event via train and bus/taxi. £56 total transportation costs for the day. The Coach transport option was cancelled due to logistical reasons.

Total Transport time is 1.5 hours each way approx. Train is 1 hour and allow 25-30 minutes for bus/taxi ride to the village.

This Event is posted on multiple websites and 3 different meetup groups So we will have more faces joining this event from other meetup groups.

Text WhatsApp 07590 919391 to make your seat reservation. Seat availability is limited because this exact same event is posted on 2 different websites and 3 different meetup groups.

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Event Description:

Scenic Easy Hike from Castle Combe Village - Circular Loop walk. Cotswolds.

Often referred to as the 'prettiest village in England,' Castle Combe's timeless beauty made it an ideal location for Downton Abbey's village scenes. The Market Cross and St. Andrew's Church are just a couple of the charming spots to explore. You will have 1 hour to explore the village of Castle Combe before we start the hike. 1 hour is plenty of time to explore the prettiest village in England. Because it's a very small village. Then we start a circular Hike through the Cotswolds countryside.

Come along for a stunning countryside adventure as we hike from the picture-perfect village of Castle Combe to the historic beauty the countryside of the Cotswolds.

This route combines natural splendour, gentle hills, and centuries of fascinating history—perfect for hikers who love both the outdoors and heritage.

With its quaint stone cottages, a 14th-century market cross, and the peaceful Bybrook River, Castle Combe feels like stepping back in time. The village dates back to Roman times and became a hub for the medieval wool trade. You’ll also see St. Andrew’s Church, home to one of the oldest working medieval clocks in England.

After exploring Castle Combe, we’ll head out on a scenic hike through the Cotswolds countryside.

Starting from the historic Castle Combe which has 107 listed buildings, no street lights and no new buildings after 1600. It is much used for filming, such as War Horse, Stardust and Doctor Dolittle.

After a wander through this beautiful storybook village the walk properly began at the Castle Inn and the entrance to the Manor House. Passing through the golf course and crossing Fosse Way, making a slight detour to view the Lugbury Longbarrow. Then onwards towards Nettleton, before swinging back south to Ford.

The White Hart at Ford is a good pit stop, though it was very busy so we couldn’t have any food.

Then back northwards following the Bybrook river valley back round to Castle Combe.

There are two pubs in Castle Combe, Castle Inn and another White Hart, plus The Old Stables tearoom, also an honesty cake and tea shop on the high street.

Details:

Meeting Point:

Paddington Station 8.15 am

Hike Length: About 10 miles Approx. Equal to 16 km Approx.

Duration: 5 hours moving time. plus an additional 1-2 hours for breaks and lunch breaks. By 5 pm we should be back at the village to take the bus or taxi back to the nearest Train Station.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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Departure from London:

We depart from London Paddington Station catching the 9.00 am train to Chippenham Station. Arriving at Chippenham at 10.06 am then we catch the bus or shared taxi to Castle Combe village where our circular hike begins.

You will have 1 hour to explore the village before we begin our circular 10 mile hike.

The hike begins at Castle Combe village and ends at the exact same village. It's a circular hike.

Total Transport time is 1.5 hours each way approx. Train is 1 hour and 25 minutes for bus/taxi ride.

This is a photographer’s paradise!

Lunch:

As we trek through this beautiful landscape, we’ll pause for a moment to enjoy a packed lunch—a great time to take in the peaceful surroundings and picturesque countryside views.

A pub lunch is an option at around 4:30 or 5.00 PM but not guaranteed. So definitely bring your packed lunches and snacks.

Exploration Time:

During the hike we will stop at some of the villages and allow you some time to explore the villages especially at Castle Combe.

Don’t forget your camera—the views here are nothing short of spectacular!

Return to London:

We will be back in London before 8.00 PM.

• Important Information:

Costs:

Hike guide FEE is set at £10 each person.

Your transportation costs for the day will be total of £51 -to- £56. The Group Save train tickets are £46 each plus allow something like £6 or £10 for shared taxi and bus.

Please bring Cash to exchange with each other to get your Group Save train tickets as we don't have any time for Bank transfer. Time restrictions Apply.

Meeting Point 🏁🚩🏳

8:15 AM London Paddington station

😃😀**Important INFORMATION:**😀😃

Also bring cash for refreshments at the pub or cafe after the hike.

07590 919391 WhatsApp Group for communication is important and necessary.

We use WhatsApp for communication purposes to keep you updated. If you aren't in the WhatsApp Room then you will likely miss out on important updates.

Also as we are limiting numbers of participants for this event we cannot guarantee your participation if you are not inside the WhatsApp Room. This is because group size is limited for this hiking event.

INCLUDED:

Guided hike By an Experienced and Qualified Hike Leader.

Transport

Guide

A good time with lovely people is included Free of Charge.

Your Host Is First Aid Trained.

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WHAT TO BRING:

Hiking shoes. Snacks.

A Smile.

Water bottle. 1.5 litre advised.

A packed lunch.

Pub food or coffee shop might be available after the hike either in the village of Castle Combe or the town of Chippenham after the hike. I give No guarantees. So hence bring packed lunches to be on the safe side.

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ATTENTION:

Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing for the weather forecast. A raincoat is advised. It will not rain all day.

We might get 30 minutes of rain. Volume of rainfall expected is more important than probability of rainfall.

Always look at the volume of rainfall predicted for the day and not the Probability of Rainfall. If you see 100% probability of rainfall on the weather Forecast that doesn't mean it will be raining all day. We Might get less than 30 minutes of rainfall then it stops. But if heavy rainfall is Forecast then of course we may reschedule the event. Everything within good reason.

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Terms and conditions:

If you sign up as attending an event and fail to attend then you will be permanently banned from all 3 Meetup groups For time wasting.

Your health insurance and travel insurance is your individual responsibility. The organiser is not held responsible if anything goes wrong or if anyone is injured. By taking part you understand that only you are responsible for your own health and safety.

Your safety and wellbeing is your own individual responsibility.

We provide guidance and guidelines for staying safe and healthy. If you decide not to adhere to the guidelines and guidance given then that is your own responsibility.

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REFUND POLICY

NO REFUND POLICY IF YOU CANCEL. REFUND IS ONLY GIVEN IF WE CANCEL THE EVENT DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.