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: February 12, 2026

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After 6.28 km for 243 m

After 10.5 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.91 km

Slaughter Woods

Forest

4.84 km

Slaughter Coppice

Forest

5.94 km

Lower Slaughter

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Lower Slaughter is a small village on the River Eye, which runs through the middle of the village. There is a former watermill from the 19th century, which nowadays has …

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6.16 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

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

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6.40 km

Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter

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Wardens way is the link path between the Cotswold way and the Oxfordshire Way.

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10.5 km

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

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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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11.4 km

The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water

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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. :)

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11.7 km

Green & Pleasant Tea Room, Bourton-on-the-Water

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Lovely little tearoom in the heart of Bourton on the Water. Very busy on warm sunny days but worth it for the scones and cream tea. Ginger beer was a must on this particular day.

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12.0 km

Bourton-on-the-Water village

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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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14.3 km

View from Bourton Hill

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Nice place to stop and take in the view.

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33.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

1.35 km

1.33 km

464 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

13.9 km

200 m

198 m

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Lower Slaughter

Lower Slaughter Mill

Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water

Green & Pleasant Tea Room, Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water village

View from Bourton Hill

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