Arlington Row, a terrace of Cotswold stone cottages at Bibury, beside a path and garden
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Castles and countryside

Fortresses, hill views and honey-stone villages from London to Edinburgh.

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Where
London, Oxford, The Cotswolds, York, Edinburgh
Suits
History lovers, Walkers, Photographers
Season
Late spring to early autumn for the hill walks; some castles reduce hours in winter, so check each one.
Pace
Full. Five bases in about eight days, with long rail legs; trim a stop if you want slack.
  • Step-free access reported at 2 of 17 stops
  • No stops marked family-friendly in our guides

How this was chosen. Taken from our itinerary of the same name. Journey times between cities are on the itinerary page, where an official source gives them.

Step-free and family flags come only from data we hold (OpenStreetMap contributors or the venue's own access page) and are not a full access check. Contact each venue before you go.

Day by day

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  1. Day 1 · London

    London: the Tower

    1. Crown Jewels

      Attraction · The City & Tower

      The Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

    2. Leadenhall Market

      Market · The City & Tower

      A Victorian market nearby.

      Our guide to The City & Tower

  2. Day 2 · Oxford

    Oxford: castle and colleges

    1. Oxford Castle and Prison

      Historic site · Jericho, the Castle and Port Meadow

      A historic site in the city.

      Our guide to Jericho, the Castle and Port Meadow

    2. Carfax Tower

      Landmark · High Street, Magdalen and East Oxford

      A tower in the middle of Oxford.

      Our guide to High Street, Magdalen and East Oxford

    3. Magdalen College

      College · High Street, Magdalen and East Oxford

      By the river.

      Our guide to High Street, Magdalen and East Oxford

  3. Day 3 · The Cotswolds

    Broadway Tower and Dover's Hill

    1. Broadway Tower

      Tower · Broadway

      A hilltop tower.

      Our guide to Broadway

    2. Dover's Hill

      Viewpoint · Chipping Campden

      A viewpoint.

      Our guide to Chipping Campden

    3. Cotswold Way start

      Walk · Chipping Campden

      Start of the Cotswold Way.

      Our guide to Chipping Campden

  4. Day 4 · The Cotswolds

    Cirencester Park

    1. Cirencester Park

      Park · Cirencester

      Parkland walks.

      Our guide to Cirencester

    2. Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre

      Roman site · Cirencester

      A Roman site.

      Our guide to Cirencester

    3. Corinium Museum

      Museum · Cirencester

      Roman finds.

      Our guide to Cirencester

  5. Day 5 · York

    York: the castle keep

    1. Clifford's Tower

      Castle keep · Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate

      A castle keep.

      Our guide to Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate

    2. York Castle Museum

      Museum · Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate

      Beside the tower.

      Our guide to Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate

    3. Multangular Tower

      Roman tower · Station and Museum Gardens

      Roman tower in the Museum Gardens.

      Our guide to Station and Museum Gardens

  6. Day 6 · Edinburgh

    Edinburgh: the castle

    1. Edinburgh Castle

      Castle · Old Town & Royal Mile

      Book ahead.

      Our guide to Old Town & Royal Mile

    2. Arthur's Seat

      Hill · Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill

      A hill with city views.

      Our guide to Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill

    3. Salisbury Crags

      Cliffs · Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill

      Cliffs below the hill.

      Our guide to Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill

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