No matter what form of mapping they have used, all responsible guidebook writers recommend the long distance walker to carry official large-scale maps. Our Bookshop offers you a choice of maps to assist in your navigation and to enhance your enjoyment of your walk.

This scale provides detail for the really committed navigator and map enthusiast. Studying the country down to its every wall and ditch gives real confidence in route finding and satisfaction in "reading" the landscape. To follow your route at 1:25,000 you will need Outdoor Explorer maps OL45, 179, 168, 167 and 155.

Paper - they fold well, and are backed with a reasonably durable laminated cover. They will remain intact, depending on how much wind and rain you have encountered!

Wilderness - laminated, tear resistant and waterproof they are designed for use in wind and rain and should arrive home with you as a permanent souvenir.

Lam-Fold - extra strong lamination with a 'china-graph' write-on, wipe-off surface they are also tear resistant and waterproof. They are however, a little bulkier than the 'wilderness' version.

If you use the 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey Landranger maps you will need Sheets 150, 151, 162, 163 and 172. The Cotswold Way is clearly marked as a trail of red diamond shapes.

1:50,000 is an appropriate scale for a walk such as this one, much of which is along the escarpment. Consultation with the map will help you appreciate the views of wide areas of countryside and towns

Paper - they fold well, and are backed with a reasonably durable laminated cover. They will remain intact, depending on how much wind and rain you have encountered!

Wilderness - laminated, tear resistant and waterproof they are designed for use in wind and rain and should arrive home with you as a permanent souvenir.

Lam-Fold - extra strong lamination with a 'china-graph' write-on, wipe-off surface they are also tear resistant and waterproof. They are however, a little bulkier than the 'wilderness' version.