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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

01:04

16.2km

170m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.31 km for 120 m

After 7.96 km for 70 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.90 km

Lower Slaughter

Highlight • Settlement

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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4.96 km

River Eye in The Cotswolds

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque village with meandering little river running through it. Lots of quaint Cotswold houses.

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5.12 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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7.37 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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7.99 km

Coronation Footbridge

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

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8.26 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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8.41 km

River Windrush

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful river and very picturesque

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8.50 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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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

447 m

239 m

179 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

4.55 km

116 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

30°C

15°C

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

Lower Slaughter

River Eye in The Cotswolds

Lower Slaughter Mill

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

Coronation Footbridge

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

River Windrush

Bourton-on-the-Water village

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