Waypoints

1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 230 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_queens_head_stow_on_the_wold.htm The Queen's Head is a traditional town pub in right in the square at Stow-on-the-Wold. Here locals mix with tourists who are unsurprisingly attracted into this lovely old pub. Good food and a great atmosphere. Dog friendly too. Please note: The Queen's Head no longer offers accommodation rooms.
2. 2 : km 5.03 - alt. 179 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/coach_horses_inn_longborough.htm This compact and cosy inn offers a traditional Cotswold village welcome, offering fine home-cooked food and traditional Sunday lunches with unique Donnington beer and cool Guiness. Look out from the beer garden and you'll be transported back 100 years - the village cross, cottages and Church look like something out of a period film drama. Two en-suite bed and breakfast room are available.
3. 3 : km 11.98 - alt. 149 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_golden_ball_inn_lower_swell.htm Built in the 17th century, the Golden Ball has been a pub for one hundred years and sits in the very pretty village of Lower Swell. Lots of home-cooked food for all ages and B&B accommodation available with all en-suite facilities. Cotswold Life Food and Drink Award Winners 2012, NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB OF THE YEAR. Host: Becky & Fiona Hall | Where: Lower Swell, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1LF | Telephone: (01451) 833886
4. 4 : km 27.5 - alt. 111 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_fox_inn_great_barrington.htm A traditional 17th century Cotswold inn, next to the River Windrush, offering accommodation and delicious homemade seasonal dishes from local produce. Log fires, dog friendly and a lovely local atmosphere. A complete country setting for hiking and biking to your heart's content.
5. 5 : km 45.19 - alt. 150 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_black_horse_naunton.htm The Black Horse Inn, opened in 1870, is now a thriving village pub and a regular meeting place for villagers and visitors alike. Good food at reasonable prices. Host: Joanne Archer | Where: Naunton, Cheltenham, GL54 3AD | Telephone: (01451) 850565
6. 6 : km 48.55 - alt. 177 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_farmers_arms_guiting_power.htm A great village pub with a skittle alley doubling as a function room when necessary. This pub is a real locals pub in one of the Cotswold's prettiest villages, offering great beer and traditional home-cooked food. Hosts: Tom and Liz Moore | Where: Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5TZ | Telephone: (01451) 850358
7. 7 : km 51.02 - alt. 197 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_halfway_house_kineton.htm 17th Century Inn in the peaceful hamlet of Kineton, halfway between Temple Guiting and Guiting Power. Up until 1975 it was owned by Corpus Christi College of Oxford. Now a comfortable local pub with a pretty, sheltered back garden, which serves excellent food thanks to new chefs & landlords, Nathan & Liam. Host: Nathan Eades & Liam Goff | Where: Kineton, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5UG | Telephone: 07425 970507
8. 8 : km 54.44 - alt. 219 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_plough_inn_ford.htm Sitting in the hamlet of Ford, this popular 16th Century Inn renowned for its excellent menu and fine Donnington ales, is ideally placed for exploration of many nearby Cotswold attractions. The area holds everything for those who love the countryside as well a rich and diverse cultural and sporting heritage. Shooting lunches are organised at the Plough and there are fine walks, cycling, fishing and golf in close proximity. The nearby historic towns and villages (Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway and Tewkesbury to name but a few) present a variety of museums, antique craft shops and visitor attractions guaranteed to provide an absorbing visit. For racing enthusiasts the area is also steeped in connections with the famous racing stables of Jackdaws Castle right opposite and other notable establishments nearby, all of course a short distance from Cheltenham, the 'blue riband' home, of National Hunt racing. Racegoers like it so much, in fact, The Plough was voted Channel 4 Racing Pub of the Year 2013. Host: Becky Chanin | Where: Ford, Temple Guiting, Cheltenham, GL54 5RU | Telephone: (01386) 584215
9. 9 : km 59.53 - alt. 228 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_snowshill_arms_snowshill.htm Close to the historic Snowshill Manor, which is open to the public, The Snowshill Arms lies in this very pretty village. This is a family-friendly, locals pub which also welcomes animals - they're part of the family too. A large play area for the children and a lovely log fire in the winter offer enticements to visit all year round. Here locals mix comfortably with the many tourists visiting Snowshill Manor. Host: Isobel Barr and Jacqeline Spear | Where: Snowshill, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7JU | Telephone: (01386) 852653
10. 10 : km 62.52 - alt. 131 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_mount_inn_stanton.htm A traditional 17th century Cotswold Inn which started life as a farmhouse, then became a cobbleshop, a tea room and then an off-license. Now a pub with truly fantastic views of the Cotswolds offering a real fire and excellent pub food. Dog friendly too. No jukeboxes, no fruit machines, but a wonderful, calm and traditional atmosphere. There is an outside patio area, seating up to 30 people with rooftop views of Stanton extending to the Malverns and beyond to the Welsh mountains. Host: Pip & Karl Baston | Where: Stanton, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7NE | Telephone: (01386) 584316
11. 11 : km 71.4 - alt. 79 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_new_inn_willersey_broadway.htm A lovely pub with plenty to do in the games room and skittle alley - although if it's a quiet drink you're after, there are lots of quiet nooks and crannies too or simply take a seat in the 17th-century beamed bar in front of the log fire. However you like to relax, Julie & Felcity and the team look forward to welcoming you, your families and dogs. Hosts: Julie & Felicity | Where: Willersey, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7PJ | Telephone: (01386) 853226
12. 12 : km 89.21 - alt. 127 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_black_bear_inn_moreton_in_marsh.htm Located right in the centre of one of the Cotswold's prettiest towns, Moreton-in-Marsh. With a 40-seater restaurant, pub food is, of course, a speciality, served 7-days a week incl. Sunday evening. For those who like their football, The Black Bear also has four large TV screens in the bar showing all SKY SPORTS channels. Host: David Lawrence | Where: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AX | Telephone: (01608) 652992
13. 13 : km 97.67 - alt. 144 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_red_lion_inn_little_compton.htm Warwickshires most southerly pub, The Red Lion Inn is a traditional, Cotswold stone building quietly located on the edge of the village of Little Compton. Set in a large mature garden, the building features exposed stone walls and beams, inglenook fireplaces and real fires in the cold months. The restaurant offers a wide range of freshly prepared dishes. Like the wine list, it is designed to appeal to all tastes and budgets. The investment in the kitchen reflects the desire to provide food that is fresh, sensibly priced, innovative & enjoyable in a relaxed environment. Bed & breakfast accommodation is limited to two en-suite bedrooms overlooking the garden. Both rooms have double beds, TV, tea & coffee making facilities and are centrally heated and reflect the character of the building. There are two bars. The lounge bar leading to the restaurant has an inglenook fireplace. There is also a public bar with games that include darts, dominoes, juke box and a pool table. Outside there is an Aunt Sally pitch. Host: Jayne Hartland & Martin Brand | Where: Little Compton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RT | Telephone: (01608) 674397
14. 14 : km 106.03 - alt. 135 m - https://www.donnington-brewery.com/the_fox_inn_broadwell.htm The Fox Inn is very much a village pub, situated in the heart of Broadwell, overlooking the village green. A popular place for locals and visitors to have a delicious food and great beer and enjoy a taste of the Cotswolds. Host: Edward & Mrs. Simpson | Where: Broadwell, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0UF | Telephone: (01451) 832134
15. S/E : km 108.49 - alt. 229 m

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