The Cotswold walking company was set up by husband and wife, Ashley and Aysegul Hayes. It's their passion that has inspired this website in the hope that more people will take the opportunity to experience and explore the diverse opportunities that The Cotswolds can offer guests on our holidays.

Ashley has enjoyed walking in the Cotswolds for over thirty years and has also experienced lots of wonderful walking all over the world. His highlights include "The Tongariro Crossing" and "Milford Track" in New Zealand and "Lycian Way" in Turkey but the one that has given him the most satisfaction was the 102 mile "Cotswold Way" walked in less one week in 2004, when he raised over £500 for a local children's charity. He is qualified as an St Johns Ambulance activity first aider as well as training for the WGL (Walking Group Leader Award) recognised by the mountaineering council.

Aysegul was born in Istanbul, Turkey and has travelled extensively all over her country of birth. She has been working on our sister website www.bespoketurkey.com and amongst other things she has been busy negotiating with hotel owners and local companies relevant to that business. Her favourite walk is “The Lycian Way” on Turkey’s south coast where she has organised many bespoke holiday itineraries for our clients. She is also a qualified St Johns Ambulance activity first Aider.

At The Cotswold Walking Company we go the extra mile for you....