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

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

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

02:45

43.1km

400m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.2 km for 120 m

After 32.6 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.63 km

Turkdean Wood

Forest

12.3 km

Sherborne Brook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy to miss this when you are storming down the hill but just at the bottom is a public footpath to this gorgeous view from a little bridge

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14.4 km

Sherborne Village Shop and Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Nice sandwiches and good coffee

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17.8 km

Waterloo Copse

Forest

28.6 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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29.2 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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32.5 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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32.7 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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34.3 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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