Cotswolds Mighty Hike
Full Marathon
Fundraising pledge: £250
Half Marathon
Fundraising pledge: £250
What's included in your registration fee?
About the Cotswolds Mighty Hike
Our new event for 2025! The stunning Cotswolds Mighty Hike will see you wander through peaceful chocolate box villages and along beautiful riverside paths before ending your hike at the iconic Blenheim Palace.
Hike solo and meet friends along the way or sign up with a team of friends and family for a memorable day together.
Take a deeper dive into the Cotswolds route and track the terrain and elevation of every mile, thanks to this 3D route video from the lovely people at Relive!
“This was my first ever Mighty Hike Marathon Walk and I have to say hats off to Macmillan for a superbly organised event!” David, 2024 Mighty Hiker
Mighty Hikes support
We have many resources to help you prepare for your hike, including how to set up your fundraising page. You can also join our Facebook group and meet the Mighty Hikers community.
Frequently asked questions
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When and where does the Cotswolds Mighty Hike start and finish?
The full marathon will start at Stow-on-the-Wold & District R.F.C., GL54 1JJ and the half marathon will start at Cornbury Park, OX7 3HL.
Both hikes finish at Blenheim Palace, OX20 1PY.
The full marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 06:50, and the half marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 08:00.
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What is the Cotswolds Mighty Hike route?The Cotswolds Mighty Hike starts at either Stow-on-the-Wold & District R.F.C. for the full marathon, or Cornbury Park for the half marathon. You'll be hiking through the beautiful Cotswolds, before heading into the finish line at the breathtaking Blenheim Palace.
View the routes on Google Maps.
You can also view the GPS routes with elevation graphs here for the full marathon and here for the half marathon.
Please note that the routes can be subject to change following health and safety inspections. Any key changes will be communicated on the day. -
What are the route highlights for the Cotswolds Mighty Hike?
Along this stunning route, you'll experience:
1. Cornbury Park Estate - a beautiful and expansive landscape full of natural charm.
2. Chocolate box villages - picture perfect, iconic of the Cotswolds and each brimming with quintessential English character.
3. Blenheim Palace - could there be a more impressive and grand setting to finish your Mighty Hike at? -
Where should I stay for the Cotswolds Mighty Hike?
For ease of getting to the car park at Blenheim Palace, we recommend staying in either Woodstock or Oxford, just a short distance up the A44 to the venue.
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How do I get there?Blenheim Palace is accessible by foot, bike, vehicle or public transport. It is a 12 minute walk from the centre of Woodstock.
The S3 and S7 buses run frequently between Oxford and Blenheim Palace. Please note that we can't guarantee that public transport will be running at the time you will be starting and finishing your hike. You can check the timetable here.
Parking for the full and half marathon is at Blenheim Palace, OX20 1PY.
Free shuttle buses will run Blenheim Palace to both the full and half marathon start venues at Stow-on-the-Wold and District R.F.C. and Cornbury Park on the morning of the event.
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What if my Mighty Hike gets cancelled?If your Mighty Hike is cancelled for any reason, you’ll be contacted by email and text and live updates will be made to this FAQ document with all the information you need.
Missed out on our 2025 series?
Potential training routes in and around the Cotswolds
Volunteering at a Mighty Hike
Don’t fancy hiking?
Become a Mighty Hike volunteer instead!
From helping with registration to handing out medals and bubbly at the finish line, there’s a role for everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, meet like-minded people and explore beautiful corners of the UK.
Every hour you give makes a Mighty difference.
See other Mighty Hikes
Don’t fancy this one? No sweat! We’ve got many other beautiful Mighty Hikes in all corners of the UK, hilly and flat, so you can find the perfect challenge for you.