Donnington Way

Start: Stow-on-the-Wold
Grid Ref: SP 193258
End: Stow-on-the-Wold (circular)
Distance: 100 km
Walking Time: 5 days
Counties Traversed: Gloucestershire
Explorer™ Maps: OL45

The Donnington Way is a 62 mile walk linking the pubs of the Donnington Brewery in a circular path through rural Gloucestershire. Most Donnington houses offer bed and breakfast facilities, enabling you to walk distances of your choice. The Donnington Way is a true Cotswold delight for the rambler who thrives on well-kept countryside, hidden villages and good beer. The main locations of the route, starting from Stow-on-the-Wold are Longborough, Ganborough, Lower Swell, Great Barrington, Naunton, Guiting Power, Kineton, Ford, Snowshill, Stanton, Willersey, Moreton-in-Marsh, Little Compton, Broadwell, Stow-on-the-Wold.

Donnington Brewery brews real ale in the very heart of the Cotswolds and once maintaieds 15 public houses in what must be one of the country's most perfect areas. For many, the name of Donnington means more than good beer; its a whole way of life. Unfortunately many of the pubs are no longer open, or no longer provide accommodation, but the route, on public rights of way, still remains providing idylic Cotswold walking. It is possible to join the route at any point of your choice, but the guide starts and ends at the ancient Market Place at Stow-on-the-Wold. Full route details and sketch maps are included in the guidebook.

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