Hit The Shires: Map And Guidebook

A beautifully packaged map and guidebook for a 22km self-guided walk in the Cotswolds, perfect for walkers of all abilities. This Hit The Shires route strings together idyllic villages, grand houses and perfectly situated pubs nestled in the Cotswolds countryside. Make a weekend of it by staying at one of the lovely pubs along the way.

Vespucci Adventures was founded 8 years ago and is a trusted source for a great day's walking. Our beautifully packaged maps and guidebooks make a wonderful gift. Vespucci Signature Hikes all have a good cafe near the start, a pub towards the end, great views and interesting places to see along the way. Most are directly accessible by train and public transport.

The pack includes an OS-based map with the route superimposed upon it and a guidebook designed to give you everything you need for a great day out. Kit lists, names of pubs and cafes, hotels, taxis and descriptions of points of interest are all included. Every guidebook contains a "Plan B" if things start to go awry. The gift of a Vespucci Hike is designed to inspire family, friends or colleagues, including those less confident, to get outside on a self-guided country walk.

• Enjoying sensational panoramic views over the undulating Cotswolds rolling hills
• Stopping for coffee in a picture-perfect setting at Daylesford.
• Seeing the beautiful Chastleton House
• Stopping at Adlestrop in the footsteps of famous WW1 poet, Edward Thomas