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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

01:10

17.2km

190m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.87 km for 371 m

After 7.01 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.48 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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7.07 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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9.31 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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9.54 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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9.60 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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9.78 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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11.2 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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17.0 km

Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross

Highlight • Monument

The market cross stands in the heart of Stow on the Wold's square. It was constructed in medieval times to remind traders to deal honestly and fairly.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

5.28 km

911 m

450 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

6.35 km

214 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

22°C

13°C

63 %

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

Bourton-on-the-Water village

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

Lower Slaughter Mill

Lower Slaughter

River Eye in The Cotswolds

The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter

Upper Slaughter Ford

Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross

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