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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

01:38

24.9km

280m

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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.55 km for 70 m

After 11.7 km for 91 m

After 22.6 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

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

Highlight • Cafe

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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2.54 km

River Windrush

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful river and very picturesque

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2.59 km

Coronation Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Coronation Footbridge, built in 1953 to replace a wooden bridge dating to 1750.

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2.62 km

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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6.97 km

Furzehill Wood

Forest

11.8 km

St. John the Baptist Church, Burford

Highlight • Historical Site

11.8 km

Black Cat Community Café

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly community-run café in the Market Square. Open Mon - Sat 0900 - 1500 (or 1600?); closed Sundays. See photo for menu. Visited April 2022.

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19.8 km

View from Bourton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place to stop and take in the view.

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22.6 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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24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

4.47 km

1.18 km

344 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

7.85 km

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

23°C

10°C

0 %

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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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

River Windrush

Coronation Footbridge

Bourton-on-the-Water village

St. John the Baptist Church, Burford

Black Cat Community Café

View from Bourton Hill

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

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