Walking The Cotswold Way | 100 Miles To Bath, A World Heritage City

[@scaramouche853]

What an amazing Sunday afternoon film. I have, through my own stupidity allowed myself to get unfit and fat.. 20 years ago this would have been the kind of thing I was doing. I’m 48 years old and want to turn my life around and get back to doing this again. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@MirBir1972]

Feeling very low today. Watching this is so, so comforting.Thank you, Abbie 💙

[@clairegarner-mordew1381]

You really do have such talent for filmmaking!

[@detlefalle2385]

Love the Cotswolds.

[@alandavis9180]

"I'm lost for words" ??? Abbie, never. Love your effusive enthusiasm and always a smile no matter what and the fact you are out there hiking not just reviewing gear.

[@imatdubai9276]

Can't believe i sat and watched the whole video in one stretch. Amazing stuff. Please post more

[@cycleSCUBA]

I'm not able to walk far but watching Abbie's videos makes up for being out there. God Bless you Abbie ❤

[@sandrabartlett5841]

Thank you Abbie very inspiring walk , Cotswolds was my home for 18 years and you have made me realise how lucky l was to live there, watch many of your walks when I’m feeling low it really helps me

[@maurice5992]

Such a tonic on a cold winter's night with the wind howling outside, and the rain lashing against the windows, a reminder that sunny, warm days lie not too far ahead. Great to see you back doing what you do so well, taking us with you on the trail, and making us feel every sweat soaked mile of the journey. Truly inspiring!!

[@MsCheesemonster13]

This is wonderful to watch; you are interested in everything, show us all the good stuff and give the viewer so much to think about. Thank you, in particular, for stopping to look at the beautiful wildflowers and all the signs. xx

[@drewastolfi6840]

This womans happiness is infectious!

[@gayled3059]

I love the Cotswold views and villages too. Thank you for doing these vlogs for so many.

[@VisualWalkUK]

Hi May I know the location of your Intro 0:23 Please? That's quite Breath taking View.

[@lenoxlenox9447]

you're such an inspiration! Thank you

[@shawndyer8140]

Abbie thank you for bringing me along. A stroke 4yrs ago put me in a wheelchair. So this adventure is like a breath of air.well done video. I like the detail like enjoying talking off the shoes afy a long day. Of course sharing youreal makes this feel personal.

[@miketipping1583]

Hooray! at last. I was wondering what had happened to this after your 'what I took on the Cotswold way' video. I'm glad to see you did it in the correct North South direction. Interesting that you found real campsites too, most of what I've read has had the Cotswold way down as a B&B or Wild camp path and it seems a bit too populated to wild camp so it's nice to see there are more options that the published camp sites.

[@AGirlGoneWild]

Writing this is hard...its just so open to others im actually not ok with sharing.Anxiety is making me forget what I want to ask and I will cry...oh why...I know what I want to ask but can't.Ana

[@stephenbutton1984]

"Can I have a plaque?"...🤣 Of course you can matey. Absolute beaut of a film. Had a massive smile on my face by the end of the journey. Well done Abbie 🙌😘 well worth the wait.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Hahaha thanks!!

[@laurencetryon3575]

Thanks for posting this. I had an ankle and foot break right as Covid 19 hit here and was the last surgery before the sports clinic shut down. All physical therapy places were considered elective medicine and were shut down. My physical therapy was getting out to walk in nature. It has been three years to the date since that surgery and I am putting in seven mile days. Nothing like your long mileage, but always out in nature and if possible, near a body of water because that brings peace to my soul. It is a choice I make to get out in nature because it invigorates me and helps me to survive chronic depression and chronic anxiety. I loved following along with your trip.

[@elizabethfarrell5435]

Feeling inspired to plan a long walk after watching this!

[@fairworld2522]

One of the best walking and hiking video coverages on the KZbin. Thanks Abbie.

[@pleaseinsertfunnyname]

I have lived in the cotswolds my entire life and I have always thought it was a boring place to live but watching this really makes me appreciate the natural beauty I live in thank u Also I'm dyslexic so apologies about eny spelling mistakes

[@annyip458]

Trees, sheep, horses, roads signs…..it seems you meet lots of your friends again. I like your smile and teeth:)

[@Globethroughmyeyes]

Fabulous. I’m from Bath, love the Cotswolds and I’m currently living in Hong Kong. As we enter the fifth Covid wave with all its restrictions, I feel myself missing home and just loved this blog. Perfect. Thank you.

[@solway17carlisle]

The Cotswolds look beautiful - all credit to you and your filmmaking for sharing it with us.

[@JohnRiley1966]

I’m going to play the old guy card and tell you how much I appreciated this video because you remind me so much of one of my daughters. She is in a biology course now and i could see her doing exactly what you have done. Thanks for the inspiration that i was able to pass along.

[@TheArmchairUniverse]

I've been to the cotswolds once, and barely scratched the surface of what to see! Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@gayled3059]

You are a most pleasant person to 'walk' along with. You've also made me chuckle a few times....Always a good thing. :-) Be blessed Abbie.

[@jncpedley]

Lovely to see this. I used to live in Wotton-Under-Edge, so parts of this trail are old friends to me. Regarding your question about where the people who lived in the iron-age hill forts got their water: The permeable limestone is a cap over impermeable sandstone, which forces water out to the side a little below the top. If you look closely at the OS map, you can see a spring line contouring below the edge.

[@timothygenaw2199]

I feel like I found my lost twin. I see myself in your personality so much! You inspire me. Please come to America and hike in Colorado!

[@KNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Your probably her brother from another mother 😂 but do you think the cotswolds looks like Baltimore or Chicago??

[@angelicamason1650]

Thanks for sharing Abbie, really enjoyed "walking " with you along the Cotswold Way. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.

[@AScottishOdyssey]

I recoginised Chippen Campden straight away. I stayed there for a few weeks, when I was still working in archaeology. I also visited Broadway tower. Another great video, which brings back some memories.

[@elinaranes4357]

Thank you Abbie for taking me with you on this beautiful and interesting walk.🌸Some years ago I walked a cirkular route in the Cotswolds from Cheltenham and had a lovelly time in this wonderful landscape.

[@cheriyip6583]

Really enjoyed your video. Beautiful country views. Thanks Abbie!

[@pmartin7397]

It's always a pleasure to enjoy your videos and poetic descriptions of the villages and historic monuments and archaeological sites, the wild flowers and your meeting up with friendly dogs , ponies and cows. You bring parts of the world alive that would otherwise remain just unfamiliar locations on a map. Thanks Abbie, your the proverbial breath of fresh air.

[@walkaboutphilpots3795]

Thank you so much for sharing this . The World is a better place with you init brightening everyone day fantastic.

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Thankyou Abbie for sharing that hike along the cotswold way. Lovely scenery. I do think you deserved a cake from the little cake shop. Connecting with nature is spiritually uplifting. I think you are connected with the universe.❤

[@thombears]

Thank you for posting this. I'm a keen hiker myself and returned to the hobby last summer after 5 years of rehab following a catastrophic health event. My first post-illness hike was the Cotswold Way. I thought it would be an easy step back into the hobby. It wasn't! I did it though. Maybe I should record my next adventure - you're an inspiration.

[@sandragrainger1237]

Abbie you are inspirational and talented. I loved this video. I'm not as mobile as I used to be so thank for taking me along on your adventure.

[@almontepaolilli7531]

Good to see you out and about taking us along with you. Your videos are always a joy to view.

[@markwalmsley8112]

Your videos are amazing and inspirational,I love watching your walks,I suffer with anixty and know just how much walking helps me.i wish you all the best for the future

[@ritchieveteran1495]

That was an absolute pleasure to watch , well done and thank you for sharing your adventures . Much love from your friends in Wales Ritchie and Raven x

[@daveexplore3856]

So awesome to see a new hike up Abbie !😀😊 loved it. To bad we couldn't get inside the folly castle. Maybe next time. Cheers, Dave. 😎

[@Stellemae]

Lupus stops me getting out much. But watching your videos helps me feel connected to the outdoors. Thank you x

[@westwater73]

Have you heard of the possible cure for lupus as I recall hearing about it a few week's back.

[@Stellemae]

@@westwater73 no I've not heard about any cures. Ive heard there's new medication. Ill research this cure. Thank you.

[@lindaselover2536]

Great fun to watch while I walk on my treadmill, very slowly after my knee replacement. You had such great weather most of this trek and wide open beautifully green views. Thank you for taking us all along with you.

[@searchingforwonder]

It is such a pleasure to watch your videos, thanks for bringing us along for the journey.

[@tutusilver8095]

Just wow! What a wonderful journey you have taken us on and such wise words. Thank you for sharing🏕

[@yvettewilliamselliott8851]

Oh, this film is glorious - thank you so much. It brought back very fond memories of an overnight walk I did with a youth group when I was 16. We walked from Cheltenham to Hailes Abbey and stopped at Belas Knapp for a breather. It belted down with rain all night, we got lost, but had a fantastic time.

[@claireEt9055]

Thanks Abbie, absolutely lovely video. Felt a bit claustrophobic in the little hole…. 😂 xx

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

I visited Bath in 1998. It was my first time out of the United States, other than Canada. It began my true lust for travel. Thanks for this lovely walk and for being YOU.

[@patriciamoore6492]

What an accomplishment! Well done! I've missed you. Glad you're back.

[@rogueinterrobang]

This is fantastic. I grew up in Stroud and spent large parts of my childhood on those sections of the Cotswold Way. In recent years I've spent many many hours around Broadway Tower. Absolutely wonderful to see you enjoy so many familiar places.

[@bathcolin]

Loving your work, Abbie. Very relaxing and informative viewing. Wonderful bit of filming. Thanks.

[@kellydiver]

Excellent. Thank you. The Cotswold Way has been on my bucket list for a long time. I need to figure out how to travel to the UK with my new service dog first, but I’m feeling freshly motivated after seeing this.

[@mammyb.1849]

Abbie, here in Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, the grass, sidewalks and roads are a sheet of ice. Your video is a delightful contrast! 😄

[@jeanmobilia2072]

By far the best video of this walk I've seen yet.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Brilliant film Abbie, it was an enjoyable watch. This really does look like a fantastic national trial worth doing. Absolutely beautiful scenery and countryside. Excellent viewing 😊😊😊😊

[@andytooke]

Brilliant walk , well done Abbie - suffering from plantar fasciitis at the moment but hoping to be out and about soon again, like you I feel trapped being unable to be out walking it was my heaven and release

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Just what I needed after a rotten day at the office. Cheers! And I really like it when you hike with Ann. Such a lovely Lady

[@JorgeRodriguez-nx5eq]

Your videos are very naturals and your ever smiling face shows that you enjoy what you do. Congratulations

[@lumpkin2143]

I just completed the Cotswold Way with you, it was inspiring and fun. Thank you and ' cheerio'.

[@rachelt-s]

Thank you so much Abbie. I'm enjoying this walk so much. 😊

[@mickjames1609]

Hi Abbie... To walk the hills and wild-camp is just a dream for me now. Gone is my past but my future is not going to be as it should. I have to live with what happened to me but i shall never forget your out-look on life. Thanks for all the memories.. Regards Mick...

[@davidpendry7731]

And did those feet in Ancient times Walk upon Englands Mountain Green As an ex pat I am thoroughly enjoying walking with you I now live on Phillip Island ( home of the little penguins) 100 miles south east of Melbourne Many beautiful walks and wildlife/ birds Five years ago I didn’t replace my car and my happy place is walking . A day without walking is like a day without air So many beautiful churches through out the U K and historic places Thanks Abbie and I’m sure you have inspired many people to embrace the outdoors. Stays safe and well

[@atticuskilby515]

Beautiful walk! Choice and commitment go hand in mind, thanks for the reminder! Really enjoy your work. (Passion)

[@ravenwing8842]

Really enjoyed journeying with you. We have lived in a couple of the areas along the Cotswold Way and it was so nice to revisit on your hike. Love your commentary and agree with you on preferring the quiet of nature than the built up areas, although we love Bath with all its splendour. We love regularly walking some stretches of the Cotswold way and agree, the views are amazing. Liked and subscribed. Thank you for a really interesting vlog! 😃👍

[@gh4602]

What a great video. Fond memories of completing the Bath to Cheltenham 60 mile Action Challenge ultra back in 2017. Well done Abbie.

[@markshaw9342]

Thanks as always Abbie. Another trail to put in my growing bucket list.

[@Drdee1]

It's great to see this sort of long video from you again Abbie and I'm glad that this walk helped you during the pandemic

[@NotAnotherAdventure]

Lineover wood is hands down my favourite woodland. Theres an ancient Beech tree there which is thought to be the third largest in the UK!

[@kevindeckert31]

Thanks for bringing me along all the way from the mountains of British Columbia

[@annemck]

This was a delight! I hiked the first half of this trail in 2010 and the second half in 2022, and I was amazed at just how many scenes and fields looked familiar -- not just the monuments! This was definitely a life-changing experience for me, and I'm glad you enjoyed it, too.

[@xeniahafeli8287]

Hey, which part did you like most? First or second part?

[@annemck]

@@xeniahafeli8287 I loved the whole walk, but I might have appreciated the first half more because of the yellow limestone buildings and thatched roofs. They pretty much disappear after Painswick.

[@xeniahafeli8287]

Thank you very much for the very helpful reply! 😊 we'll do the first part then for sure! Best, Xenia

[@inthehouse1960]

I got lost driving from Oxford to Chipping Campden in the pitch dark years ago - it took hours. I should have just walked! Lol. Thanks for all of your inspiration.

[@deanatkins9576]

Brilliant. Thanks Abbie

[@angelaharvey2034]

Loved the video of your 102 mile walk on the Cotswold Way. Well done! I will be doing the Cotswold Challenge in a few months time.

[@WilliamPhillippe]

That Broadway Deli is unbelievably well stocked, they have the most delectable selection of cheese, sandwiches and their own homemade ice cream. That said, Stanton is the most picturesque village I have ever had the privilege to walk through. Gorgeous breathtakingly vistas all round. Thanks for the memories.

[@greendragon-sh9po]

Hello ABBIE BARNES! I enjoyed this beautiful journey! Thank you for sharing with us all!

[@CJFraser78]

Hiya how are you my name is chris 44 from Edinburgh living in bourton-on-the-water. Ive been struggling with mental health and to the point the darkness was overwhelmingly powerful that my only option was well not going to get into that . I come across not this video but the one where you done a review on the terra nova southern cross tent . Having absoulty no intrest in the video somthing made me watch it . Thank the lord i did . You triggered somthing within . I went and got the terra nova southern cross 1 and a pair of scarpa trek gtx and when i get payed at the end of this month i get hopfully the rest and following month clothing and camera go pro equipment. Then end of september as im in bourton-on-the-water im going to do the Cotswolds way as my first ever trail . I know i can do this failure is not a option. You have sparked somthing inside me and im kinda obsessed about wild camping and doing as ma y trails i can while i can. Coatswalds way first the Oxfordshire way then back home to Scotland and west highland way and the great glen way . Then coast to coast. Im thinking about walking the entire coast line of the uk in about 2yrs time by then i will have saved up and bought all the best kit . Your review on the terra nova southern cross tent actually saved my life you saved my life and that i thank you ❤

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

I really hope that you enjoyed your hike! Stay well my friend 🤙

[@KNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Hey bro I know I'm late to the party but if you ever want to walk this trail I'll do it with you it's good for your mental health and endorphins

[@riccioxborrow1600]

Looks good Abbie. Morning

[@sharonsentena9419]

Super fun video. Headed to Cotswold Way in two days and you have really inspired me. Thank you 😊

[@sevendaughters]

I was trying to walk the whole Cotswold Way in chunks when I lived nearby. Didn't quite finish - not done the Sodbury to Bath section yet. Lot of fun though.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

So good to see you back. Rib injuries are the worst. I never understood the term blinding pain until I pinched a nerve between my ribs. Hope you heal soon.

[@johnalden5821]

Finished Day 2 and now must crash for the night. More tomorrow. What an amazing video this is -- a classic Wild video. You are in such great spirits, Abbie, and the scenery is a really nice combination of vistas and villages. I have been through the Cotswolds before on a coach, but it must be so much nicer to take the area in by foot, seeing all of the plants (those ancient trees!) and animals at walking speed. Thanks for sharing this, it's a delight.

[@Ant-66]

What a treat on a cold Monday in February. That's my evening viewing sorted 👍

[@defyingblueprints6914]

So nice to see you hike with a friend!

[@JP-lk2qs]

Yay I have been waiting for this one ages!Salivating with impatience to watch it.Gonna snatch a big pack of sweet popcorn 🍿 and crack on

[@saradillon2252]

What an inspiration you are - keep going Abbie, you're amazing xx

[@matthewboothman129]

Love how you out these in 1 whole vid instead of like 8 like others do, you should come to Scotland and do the Cape wraith trial, I would love to see that

[@carolmooney822]

I adore your videos Abbie. So inspiring. The English country side is breath taking. Keep tracking.

[@BravestoneHikes]

Abbie, I have watched so many of your videos. You are such an inspiration to me! I appreciate your vulnerability and authenticity. I can’t wait to get over to Europe and hike many of the trails you have shared on your channel. Keep being you and keep up the great work! You are amazing! Thanks for all you do.

[@DJVOutdoors]

Look forward to seeing this later, I live in Chipping Norton just down the road from chipping campden so I’ve walked bits from the start to Broadway tower.

[@BCBoatsAndCanoes]

Enjoyed the video in the company of friends, great video, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@lindahiggins9295]

Great to see you, Broadway was a village I went to weekly there is a great café there that does a great hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream. There is a great view from top of Broadway Tower you climb it some day. Take care and stay safe and well xx

[@johneikenmeyer8100]

Thank you Abbie. The wife came up with the idea to try walking so we went from Chippingcamp den to WInchcombe. It was the best walk I have ever been on and I am trying to talk to her about going back and doing the whole walk. Thank you for the great photography.

[@johneikenmeyer8100]

To add to that Abbie. We are heading back to England this summer to walk the whole way from Chippingcampden to Bath.

[@Indigenous-English-Man]

That walk would have taken me for ever. As soon as I see something historic I have to go visit it haha. Quality video. Loved it

[@robertalanbuckle9809]

you are such a joy , i just love watching your vids

[@gettingoutinthewild]

Just found your channel and so far you have opened my eyes. Breath taking scenery, your openest to mental health, you are inspiration to everyone. I wish this was something i could do, but i have mental health issues and physical disabilities that have held me back for years. Dont get me wrong, i do push myself to be a better human being, but my injuries seem to get worse the more i push. So i shall start over again with shorter walks in Essex and maybe one day lake district. Thank you for all your video contents, keep safe, and enjoy the wild.

[@iansherman6638]

Hi Abbie after watching this you inspired us to do the walk we have just come back after doing the first day camping at Hayles really enjoyed it.Our big mistake not taking enough water as we didn’t see anything after Broadway.

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Thank you Abbie! You are such a positive person, and just by chance we too have SUNSHINE, like you did in Bath. Our forecast is SUNNY 50 degrees F. & tomorrow 60 F.!!!Happy Trails to you sister.....

[@clivestrudwick]

Really enjoyed your video Abbie, brought back many good memories of when I walked the Cotswold Way backpacking about three years ago. Stayed at a couple of the camp sites you did almost on the same piece of grass. Thanks Clive

[@cherielomas1794]

What a brilliant job DONE!!! Well done ABBIE