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River Eye in The Cotswolds – Lower Slaughter loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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River Eye in The Cotswolds – Lower Slaughter loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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River Eye in The Cotswolds – Lower Slaughter loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

00:55

8.15km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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144 m

River Windrush

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful river and very picturesque

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1.80 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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4.49 km

The Lords of the Manor

Highlight • Restaurant

Even a high tea or a lunch moment. Beautiful place, beautiful view.

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4.81 km

River Eye and Old Waterwheel, Lower Slaughter

Highlight (Segment) • River

The river flows through the centre of Lower Slaughter, and the old water wheel is still there to be seen. Can be very busy along the pathways, try to get in early to avoid the congestion of tourists.

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5.45 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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5.59 km

The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter

Highlight • Monument

This gorgeous mill sits on a site dating back to at least 1086, when the Domesday Book was written. Sitting on the River Eye, just before it flows into Bourton-on-the-Water, …

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5.78 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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5.82 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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8.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

2.35 km

2.03 km

607 m

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

2.35 km

1.31 km

1.16 km

626 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

3°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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River Eye in The Cotswolds – Lower Slaughter loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

River Windrush

Donnington Way Along the River Windrush

The Lords of the Manor

River Eye and Old Waterwheel, Lower Slaughter

Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter

The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter

River Eye in The Cotswolds

Lower Slaughter

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