About
Established in the 1970s by the Heart of England Way Association, the path connects Cannock Chase in Staffordshire to Bourton-on-the-Water, passing through Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden and Chipping Campden along the way. The final stretch joins the Cotswold Way north of Chipping Campden.
The path is well-waymarked with its distinctive yellow circular discs. Most through-walkers take eight to nine days; many do it in shorter sections, with the Cotswold leg (Stratford to Bourton) the most popular for visitors.
In Bourton-on-the-Water
Low stone bridges arc over the shallow River Windrush in the most photographed village in the region.
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