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

Last updated: September 24, 2025

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.17 km

Slaughter Woods

Forest

7.10 km

Slaughter Coppice

Forest

8.30 km

Lower Slaughter Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lower Slaughter is a beautifully quaint village with the Little Eye stream running through the middle of it. The village mill with original water wheel sits proudly on one side of the stream.

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8.38 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

This mill dates back to 1086 when the Domesday Book was written. It sits on the River Eye just before it reaches Bourton-on-the-Water.

The mill has a museum, shop and riverside cafe.

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9.82 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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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.25 km

1.76 km

1.56 km

593 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

6.17 km

2.78 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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