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Bourton-on-the-Water village – Lower Slaughter Mill loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – Lower Slaughter Mill loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – Lower Slaughter Mill loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

02:36

40.7km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 565 m for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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39 m

Bourton-on-the-Water village

Highlight • Viewpoint

An archetypal Cotswold village, Bourton-on-the-Water's mix of pretty cottages and honey-coloured brick houses give it an undeniable charm. Delightful arched bridges span the River Windrush, the small river responsible for …

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626 m

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Delightful footpath along the River Windrush as you make your way into the Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water. The village is famous for its waterside scenery, often being referred to as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'.

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2.87 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

Nice village to start any local walks, but beware it gets very busy.

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4.23 km

Upper Slaughter Ford

Highlight • Settlement

Upper Slaughter is a charming Cotswold village with the River Eye meandering through it. The shallow ford crossing the river makes a perfect spot to clean your bike off whilst cycling through it!

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6.35 km

Brockhill Clump

Forest

10.7 km

Pumphouse Covert

Forest

28.8 km

Bledington Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

bledingtonshop.com/bledington-cafe-and-tea-rooms

Bledington Café is the place to meet, drink coffee, check your emails, browse the web have afternoon tea, buy a gift, gossip, enjoy the view and watch the world go by.

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30.9 km

Bould to Idbury Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A steep start eases after around half a mile and is rewarded with the charming village of Idbury.

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40.5 km

The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water

Highlight • Rest Area

The Model Village is a replica of the village - including the Model Village, of course. So Model Village in Model Village, again with Model Village, etc., etc. :)

Translated by Google •

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40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.3 km

1.17 km

830 m

225 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

19.2 km

477 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

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Monday 13 July

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – Lower Slaughter Mill loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water village

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

Lower Slaughter Mill

Upper Slaughter Ford

Bledington Shop & Café

Bould to Idbury Climb

The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water

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