Walking the Cotswold Way, Chipping Campden to Stanton

We are beginning the Cotswold Way. It's through one of the most beautiful parts of England. We are leaving Chipping Campden to walk to the village of Stanton. Come with us to see what walking 164km or 103mi from village to village through this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is really like. The walk was organised for us by Macs Adventure.
We are walking in July.

[@timthompson1695]

I've really enjoyed watching your walk. You've done such a good job in filming and commentary. I've got the Trailblazer Guide (as I've booked the walk for next year) and I can follow where you are on all the maps, which is a testament to how well you produced your series. And the inclusion of the places you stayed and visited for lunch/dinner etc is really helpful, and gives a greater appreciation of what the area has to offer. It's a shame you hurt your back, Rick. I hope it hasn't had any lasting effects. Well done on your achievement and this video series... it's not a simple thing to get right. 👍👍

[@GeoRick]

Glad you enjoyed the series.Thanks for. commenting it's appreciated. My back is ok and after some weeks of physio is no longer giving me problems. I am sure you will have a great walk next year.

[@Komikino]

Seeing all of that grain makes me want to do the "Gladiator Thing" (running hand over the top of the grain). :P Cool looking butterflies.

[@GeoRick]

Yes I know what you mean, love that movie. We will be in Tuscany in a few months time I must remember to do that if I see a field 🙂

[@Komikino]

@@GeoRick DO IT! :)

[@imatdubai9276]

Such a great series

[@GeoRick]

Thanks the other half will be coming in a few months time as we have returned to complete the walk.

[@ComepiedrasGeocaching]

What a nice trip. Watching this we feel like planning something similar for us in Spain... someday! Thanks for taking us along 🥰

[@GeoRick]

Thanks, glad you liked it. We have seen many interesting walks in Spain you should have some good choices.

[@michaelportaloo1981]

49:26 : New gate. I remember that part of the CW very well as I stumbled upon a dead hiker at the bend on the track 11 years ago.

[@GeoRick]

That must have been a terrible shock. Do you know what had happened?

[@michaelportaloo1981]

He either slipped on the muddy path or had a heart attack/stroke. Either way he fell flat on his face. American guy on his own doing the CW north to south, possibly the same package you used, or similar. He’d been looking at the guide book before he fell, it appeared.

[@michaelportaloo1981]

I think I’d already passed him in the opposite direction and said ‘hello’ to him that morning. I was walking both directions as I had parked at the Tower.

[@GeoRick]

Very sad. You just don't know when you time is up.

[@GeoRick]

We carry a locator beacon in case we are in trouble but sounds like that wouldn't have helped him.

[@pw5714]

Very enjoyable. Nicely filmed and narrated too. At 1033 I saw a Marmalade Hoverfly which like other hoverflies are important pollinators alongside bees. You also saw a good range of butterflies which was nice to see. Thank you.

[@GeoRick]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it. I will check out the Marmalade Hoverfly it sounds interesting.

[@saraanson8917]

Loved this video. I've been to many of those areas and as my fiance has a home on the edge of the Cotswolds, I hope to be walking those trails often. You are a lovely couple. Looking forward to the next video.

[@GeoRick]

Thanks for commenting, Glad you liked it. We hear there are a lot of circular tracks that can be walked as well. Such a beautiful place.

[@catherinewoods3132]

You must have been so tired after your first day of walking. Gorgeous scenery. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@GeoRick]

Yes was very tired. Lucky we had a bath to soak our tired legs in 🙂

[@Geovloggen]

like the English countryside. Thanks for sharing🙂

[@GeoRick]

Thanks, yes it's a very beautiful place to walk.

[@Orenjen]

Such a lovely video! Well filmed & narrated, so useful to watch as I'm planning my route for the Cotswold Way soon!:)

[@GeoRick]

Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed it. I am sure you will enjoy the walk it's a good one.

[@sylviabond4513]

Blackberries are an autumn fruit, ripe around early September.

[@GeoRick]

We will have to try walking in September sometime. Thanks for the information.

[@TSGAdventures]

Good luck w with this hike!! Defintely will be following along

[@GeoRick]

Thanks, hope you enjoy the hike.

[@ellysanderson9381]

Lovely countryside!

[@GeoRick]

Yes very beautiful a great place to walk.

[@AntonvonGütwrench]

What fun! Planning a trip for next year. Are you currently on trail or was this a bit earlier this Spring? Happy walking and looking forward to the next installment!

[@GeoRick]

We had a major problem along the way as you will see in an upcoming episode. We are returning to the Cotswalds in 6 weeks time to complete the walk. We are sure you will have a great time next year. Best of luck with your walk.

[@CraigTemple]

What was the date you set out on? We’re going to be doing this walk too!

[@GeoRick]

We started the walk on 12 July. Hope you have a great time.

[@biblioshelfonhere7821]

Yes, that lift up part of the stile is for dogs

[@GeoRick]

Thanks, we were a little puzzled by it at first.

[@BrentSmithsimrebel]

Wow had to break this up for 2 days lol

[@GeoRick]

Yes it's the longest we have made the ones that follow are a little shorter.

[@anthonycliftonjones2564]

Always walk on the other side of the road facing traffic rather than back to the traffic.

[@GeoRick]

Yes that's the best on country roads.

[@anthonycliftonjones2564]

I am enjoying your walk along the CW. It is great to watch and listen to your good natured banter, information and obvious love of nature and animals.

[@GeoRick]

Thanks Anthony glad you are enjoying them.