Stage 6 of 7 · Cotswold Way

Coberley → Stanway

Distance
26.2 km
Ascent
+576 m
Descent
-699 m
Est. Time
6h 43m
Altitude
80–315 m
Type
point-to-point
⛰️ Rolling Hills🌲 Lowland

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The GPX is mapped northbound from Bath Abbey to Chipping Campden. The National Trail is also commonly described and walked southbound from Chipping Campden to Bath; navigation can be followed in either direction.

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route briefing

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Climbs, descents, water and huts in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

11 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Coberley

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-08-25

    About 0 min in

    26.2 km remaining

    +576 m remaining

  2. Climb

    0 m

    72 m climb

    1.5 km at 4.8% average

    National Trails UK · source 2026-08-25

    About 0 min in

    26.2 km remaining

    +576 m remaining

  3. Shelter

    300 m

    Shelter

    Shelter

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-25

    About 5 min in

    25.9 km remaining

    +571 m remaining

  4. Climb

    4.7 km

    167 m climb

    3.0 km at 5.5% average

    National Trails UK · source 2026-08-25

    About 1h 12m in

    21.5 km remaining

    +490 m remaining

  5. Climb

    16.2 km

    134 m climb

    2.1 km at 6.4% average

    National Trails UK · source 2026-08-25

    About 4h 09m in

    10.0 km remaining

    +200 m remaining

  6. Water

    22.6 km

    Drinking Water

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-25

    About 5h 47m in

    3.6 km remaining

    +49 m remaining

  7. Finish

    26.2 km

    Stanway

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-08-25

    About 6h 43m in

    0 m remaining

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26.2 km Distance576 m Climb6h 43m Est. time315 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Coberley

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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End: Stanway

No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Coberley → km 8.8 (287m)
113–290m
8.8 km+270m / -202m2h 22m📈 Climbing
km 8.8 (287m) → km 17.5 (244m)
163–309m
8.8 km+173m / -215m2h 13m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 17.5 (244m) → Stanway
82–303m
8.7 km+112m / -252m2h 07m📉 Descending
Total26.2 km+576m / -699m6h 43m

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Est. Finish Time
4h 03m
Calories
1,980 kcal
Water Needed
2.9 L
Effort Distance
35.5 km
flat-equivalent
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Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
22 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 576m ↓ 699m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (59%) Easy Grade (41%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Cotswold Way Stage 6: Coberley → Stanway is usually best from March to November.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (80 m) and the highest point (315 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixed
High point, day / night6°/1°7°/1°9°/2°12°/4°16°/7°19°/10°21°/12°20°/11°17°/9°13°/7°9°/4°7°/1°
Low point, day / night8°/2°8°/2°11°/3°14°/5°17°/8°20°/11°22°/13°21°/13°19°/10°15°/8°11°/5°8°/3°
Rain, mm897573686878788681101111110
Snow at high pointPossiblePossible–––––––––Frost
Daylight8 h 159 h 5511 h 4613 h 5015 h 3716 h 4116 h 1814 h 4412 h 4510 h 468 h 537 h 48

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 315 m, approximately 12.8 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 26.2 km, 576m ascent, max altitude 315.3m, ~7h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Estimated 3.4L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2352 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 5 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    7h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Coberley to Stanway (26.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Coberley
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Stanway
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

🛖 Shelters

  • Shelter km 0.3 · 661m off trail
  • Shelter km 26 · 1.1 km off trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water km 22.6 · 296m off trail

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-08-25.