It's really great to see two lovely Americans seeing a bit of the English countryside rather than just going to London and saying "We've done England" or visiting the Cotswolds and just visiting a couple of villages or towns that crowds of tourists seem to focus on. Well done. I've enjoyed every step of your video hike along the Cotswold Way.
I'm hiking the Cotswolds in May. I will turn 71 soon after, and have to laugh at how all is 'downhill' after 30! Make fitness and hiking a lifetime goal, and you will reap the benefits big time!!
You are in my part of the world!, I live a stone's throw from Painswick. It's nice to see the South Cotswolds covered as it is so often centred around Bourton, Stow and the Slaughters. It's a shame you not only missed Cooper's Hill, but walked right past Painswick Beacon which is by the golf course. It's the highest point in the district and you can get spectacular views across Gloucester right out to the Severn river. I had to look up your route, so you will head west and go around Stroud and head through to Stonehouse, which is a pity, as that area is beautiful, particularly the Slad valley.
Seven miles a day seems a little slow to me who was more used to 15 to 20 miles a day on my Pennine Way, Coast to Coast and John OGroats to Lands End Hikes.... but we all start off slow and easy, and I did not start hiking Long Distance Hike until I was in my Fourties. Tony the Retired Hiker
I really feel your pain, sweetheart. I’ve been there. We are a tiny island, but tiny A to tiny B can still be a hell of a trek. Just talk away happy memories. We are nice people and we love you two. X
Inspiring - I wish my health would allow me to follow in your footsteps. Remember walking is extremely good for your mental health as well as your physical health.....
I am so enjoying your video series on the Cotswold Way, I'm binge-watching. I just wanted to say your filming and editing is excellent, the perfect length, gives a good sense of the area. Rach I am so impressed that despite the pain which I can feel right through the screen, you kept going with such a positive spirit.
Did this trek in August. I am used to harder trails in Scotland but I under estimated it to be honest. More difficult than it seems because of all the up and down you do several times a day. Oh and the heat doesn't help.
Love the love for Rugby i am Scottish and started sort of playing at 4 years old so did my brother its in our DNA. The 6 nations is a yearly fantastic tournament. England v's Scotland match is never missed. The Way will have been there a long time befor the Golf Club. The trees around the church were used by Druids a long time before Christians to protect places. In the UK we have a fèw Druid things that still exist because the Cristians repurpoused them. The big one is Christmas the day and yul log, misseltow are Pagen things.
I am really enjoying sharing your hike, it's a lovely part of the country you are seeing. Cannot wait for you both to see Bath, its the loveliest town in England and very unique, and I say that as a Northerner.
Have you guys done this walk without any training ? If so this is even more impressive Did you not have any specific blister plasters to help repair your feet ?
Thanks so much for sharing your journey! I'm from WI and we're going to walk CW in May. Planning to walk it in 11 days. How did you train for this walk?
I just feel like this walk was a slog…I’ve walked in the Cotswolds and never did this many miles. Maybe 8 at the most in my mid 50’s and enjoyed it. I would never do this many miles at once. You two were very brave and probably a bit naive.
It's really great to see two lovely Americans seeing a bit of the English countryside rather than just going to London and saying "We've done England" or visiting the Cotswolds and just visiting a couple of villages or towns that crowds of tourists seem to focus on. Well done. I've enjoyed every step of your video hike along the Cotswold Way.
I'm hiking the Cotswolds in May. I will turn 71 soon after, and have to laugh at how all is 'downhill' after 30! Make fitness and hiking a lifetime goal, and you will reap the benefits big time!!
2 pairs of socks = no blisters. Ive hiked the Cotswold Way and im really enjoying re-living the journey, thank you. You guys rock!
Glad you like them! Good idea about the socks!
Well that's been an unexpected but wonderful 90-minute binge watch. Absolutely loving it!
You are in my part of the world!, I live a stone's throw from Painswick.
It's nice to see the South Cotswolds covered as it is so often centred around Bourton, Stow and the Slaughters.
It's a shame you not only missed Cooper's Hill, but walked right past Painswick Beacon which is by the golf course.
It's the highest point in the district and you can get spectacular views across Gloucester right out to the Severn river.
I had to look up your route, so you will head west and go around Stroud and head through to Stonehouse, which is a pity, as that area is beautiful, particularly the Slad valley.
If you think Cooper’s Hill seemed steep going up, imagine running down it. Chasing a wheel of cheese…
Less like running and more like tumbling
Hope you googled Cooper's Hill, it's where they have the annual cheese-rolling competition; madness on a slope!🧀😮
Seven miles a day seems a little slow to me who was more used to 15 to 20 miles a day on my Pennine Way, Coast to Coast and John OGroats to Lands End Hikes.... but we all start off slow and easy, and I did not start hiking Long Distance Hike until I was in my Fourties. Tony the Retired Hiker
7 miles was our shortest day - and the easiest! Ahhh that sounds like a good time 🙂
I really feel your pain, sweetheart. I’ve been there. We are a tiny island, but tiny A to tiny B can still be a hell of a trek.
Just talk away happy memories. We are nice people and we love you two. X
Love to see the Cotswolds Highlighted. Thank you
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This is turning out to be a really nice set of videos - well done! 🙂
Inspiring - I wish my health would allow me to follow in your footsteps. Remember walking is extremely good for your mental health as well as your physical health.....
Disney World or Cotswold Way ? I'm impressed that you kept going !! Well Done
Fantastic, absolutely fantastic episode guys! Brilliantly marketed and composed upload!
I am so enjoying your video series on the Cotswold Way, I'm binge-watching. I just wanted to say your filming and editing is excellent, the perfect length, gives a good sense of the area. Rach I am so impressed that despite the pain which I can feel right through the screen, you kept going with such a positive spirit.
Did this trek in August. I am used to harder trails in Scotland but I under estimated it to be honest. More difficult than it seems because of all the up and down you do several times a day. Oh and the heat doesn't help.
Great video. Enjoying your challenge.👏👏👏👏
YES downhill is much BETTEr 🤣🤣👌
SO MUCH BETTER!!!
You’re a lovely couple…..hopefully all the blisters have healed and the aches disappeared. It’s a bit late but Happy Birthday
Thank you so much! We are fully healed!
You're doing great, guys. Looking forward to more of your hike.
Love the love for Rugby i am Scottish and started sort of playing at 4 years old so did my brother its in our DNA. The 6 nations is a yearly fantastic tournament. England v's Scotland match is never missed.
The Way will have been there a long time befor the Golf Club.
The trees around the church were used by Druids a long time before Christians to protect places. In the UK we have a fèw Druid things that still exist because the Cristians repurpoused them. The big one is Christmas the day and yul log, misseltow are Pagen things.
Hope you both had, and have a happy 30th!
Great effort. Lovely part of the world. Best wishes on future adventures. First time watching.
I am really enjoying sharing your hike, it's a lovely part of the country you are seeing. Cannot wait for you both to see Bath, its the loveliest town in England and very unique, and I say that as a Northerner.
was a brilliant journey with you guys. am actually thinking about doing it myself now. much respect Birmingham UK ✌️🇬🇧.
Love what you are doing - such great content.
Loving this video series . Nice to see visitors to our great country leaving London . I bet your legs are aching while editing these ? Lol .
The guys who do the Coopers Hill cheese rolling must be crazy. It's a tradition so I guess we have to encourage it. Lol..
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5:39 Metaphorical Woods? Couldn’t find that on the map. Is it north or south of Cooper’s Hill?
Have you guys done this walk without any training ? If so this is even more impressive
Did you not have any specific blister plasters to help repair your feet ?
Happy 30th bday
How about walking Emperor Hadrian's wall next year
Thanks so much for sharing your journey! I'm from WI and we're going to walk CW in May. Planning to walk it in 11 days. How did you train for this walk?
Amazing! We did not train...maybe we should have, ha! What part of WI? My mom is from Racine!
I just feel like this walk was a slog…I’ve walked in the Cotswolds and never did this many miles. Maybe 8 at the most in my mid 50’s and enjoyed it. I would never do this many miles at once. You two were very brave and probably a bit naive.
Hahaha naive is RIGHT!
No not 30. Later. Much later. Things start to hurt when you bend down etc. but when you’re 30 , you’re still babies. How I wish I could be 30 again.
You're beautiful, my darling!❤.
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