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Burford Village – Burford Town Centre loop from Alvescot

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Burford Village – Burford Town Centre loop from Alvescot

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4.0

(3)

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Burford Village – Burford Town Centre loop from Alvescot

01:32

25.4km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.22 km

Hen and Chicken Plantation

Forest

9.05 km

Rural Road from Burford to Cirencester

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

stop for a drink

Tip by

12.7 km

Burford Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Sometimes known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds this is one of the prettiest villages in England. Worth looking inside the church for some interesting civil war history. I’d recommend …

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12.9 km

Discover tearooms, independent shops, and many fantastic pubs and restaurants in the medieval town of Burford. The town is situated at the gateway to the Cotswolds and is well-known for its picturesque value.

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13.0 km

Priory Café

Highlight • Cafe

13.1 km

St John the Baptist Church, Burford

Highlight • Religious Site

This is a magnificent Grade I listed, 11th century church situated in the heart of Burford.

The church's exterior is noticeably impressive, and the interior is just as magnificent too. …

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13.1 km

St John the Baptist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building. A complicated building which has developed in a curious way from the Norman. Built in 11th–15th centuries.

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20.8 km

Shilton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Good place to stop before the big climb

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20.9 km

Shilton Ford and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a pretty little ford in Shilton. You can cycle through the ford if the water is safe, or use the nearby bridge if the water levels are too high.

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

584 m

357 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

7.95 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

20°C

14°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Burford Village – Burford Town Centre loop from Alvescot

Rural Road from Burford to Cirencester

Burford Village

Burford Town Centre

Priory Café

St John the Baptist Church, Burford

St John the Baptist Church

Shilton War Memorial

Shilton Ford and Stone Bridge

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