Bourton-on-the-Water village – Sweeping Downs Near Cold Aston loop from Northleach

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – Sweeping Downs Near Cold Aston loop from Northleach

Moderate

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – Sweeping Downs Near Cold Aston loop from Northleach

01:55

28.8km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.14 km for 85 m

After 12.1 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.19 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Northleach

Highlight • Historical Site

The first record of Northleach Church dates to the Domesday Survey of 1086. Much of the church you see today, however, dates to the 14th and 15th centuries; the result …

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2.21 km

St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Northleach

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church in Northleach is a stunning example of a 'wool church', built mainly in the 15th century when this town was the heart of the wool trade. If …

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7.18 km

Furzehill Wood

Forest

11.5 km

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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12.1 km

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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