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Gloucestershire

Bourton-On-The-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water village – Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Bourton-On-The-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water village – Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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riders

Bourton-on-the-Water village – Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

02:18

27.6km

360m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 574 m for 120 m

After 24.4 km for 243 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

47 m

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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2

634 m

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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3

1.76 km

Donnington Way Along the River Windrush

Highlight • River

So many footpaths to choose from surrounding and in the village itself. Gentle ascents and descents, be mindful of the nettles.

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3.28 km

Bowman's Hay

Forest

5

14.0 km

The Old Post Office, Guiting Power

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for a mid ride refreshment stop, drinks & cake on the village green.

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19.4 km

Warren Beds

Forest

7

21.5 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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8

24.5 km

Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter

Highlight • Trail

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

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9

24.8 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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B

27.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

8.07 km

7.55 km

297 m

227 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

7.34 km

5.05 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 10 May

12°C

2°C

33 %

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