Cotswolds Mighty Hike
Full Marathon
Cotswolds Mighty Hike route maps
The Cotswolds Mighty Hike starts in the Cornbury Park Estate. You'll be hiking through the beautiful Cotswolds, before heading back into the finish line at Cornbury Park.
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About the Cotswolds Mighty Hike
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 beautiful Cornbury Park Estate.
Hike solo and meet friends along the way or sign up with a team of friends and family for a memorable day together.
"Loved every minute of my third Mighty Hike - Lake District, Gower, and now the beautiful Cotswolds. My legs may disagree, but my heart absolutely doesn’t." Judith, Cotswolds 2026
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?
Both the full and half marathons for the Cotswolds Mighty Hike will start and finish at Rangers Field, Chipping Norton, OX7 3HL.
The full marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 06:30, and the half marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 08:50am.
Whichever distance you’re taking on, you’ll be surrounded by fellow Mighty Hikers sharing the challenge — with that brilliant finish-line moment waiting at the end.
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What is the Cotswolds Mighty Hike route?
The Cotswolds Mighty Hike starts and finishes at Rangers Field, Chipping Norton, OX7 3HL.
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.
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What are the route highlights for the Cotswolds Mighty Hike?
Along this stunning route, you'll experience:
- Cornbury Park Estate - a beautiful and expansive landscape full of natural charm.
- Chocolate box villages - picture perfect, iconic of the Cotswolds and each brimming with quintessential English character.
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Where should I stay for the Cotswolds Mighty Hike?
The start line at Rangers Field is handily located in the middle of Woodstock, Witney and Chipping Norton - all of which locations are a brilliant place to base yourself for your Mighty Hike.
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How do I get there?
We recommend walking, travelling by car or bike for this Mighty Hike. Rangers Field is very close to many Cotswold towns and villages so for anyone staying locally, it's a very easy morning. If you are travelling by car, the parking for both the full and half marathon can be found at the start line, with the address being:
Rangers Field, Chipping Norton, OX7 3HL
Planning to use public transport? Check the local bus routes before you travel, as services may not run in time for your start or finish.
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What if my Mighty Hike gets cancelled?If we ever need to cancel your Mighty Hike, we know how disappointing that will be after all the training, fundraising and excitement leading up to the big day.
We’ll make sure you know what’s happening.
You'll be contacted by email and text, and live updates will be made to this FAQ document with all the information you need. -
Is the Cotswolds Mighty Hike accessible?
We aim to make our Mighty Hikes as inclusive as possible and will do our best to support participants with health conditions or disabilities.
However, please note that our routes are not wheelchair accessible.
If you have any questions about accessibility or specific needs that could help make the hike more comfortable for you, we encourage you to get in touch with us at mightyhikes@macmillan.org.uk.
Ready to join?
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.