Windrush Valley Country Lane – Burford Village loop from Lechlade

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Windrush Valley Country Lane – Burford Village loop from Lechlade

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Windrush Valley Country Lane – Burford Village loop from Lechlade

02:46

45.8km

240m

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 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.5 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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997 m

Multi-period settlement, cemetery, and ceremonial complex West of Lechlade

Archaeological Site

6.90 km

Eastleach Turville is another charming Cotswolds village and is renowned for its bucolic beauty. It features typical quaint stone cottages and peaceful lanes, with a gentle river running straight through.

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13.6 km

Handpost Covert

Forest

16.4 km

Windrush Valley Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Road surface good in the western half, acceptable but not great in the eastern half.

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20.4 km

Triangle Wood

Forest

21.4 km

Burford Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Sometimes known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds this is one of the prettiest villages in England. Worth looking inside the church for some interesting civil war history. I’d recommend …

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21.5 km

Priory Café

Highlight • Cafe

21.6 km

Burford Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Discover tearooms, independent shops, and many fantastic pubs and restaurants in the medieval town of Burford. The town is situated at the gateway to the Cotswolds and is well-known for its picturesque value.

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29.4 km

Shilton Ford and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a pretty little ford in Shilton. You can cycle through the ford if the water is safe, or use the nearby bridge if the water levels are too high.

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43.3 km

Mill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A gorgeous rural lane which is just about manageable on a road bike... but might be a different story in the winter! There is quite a lot of grit around and a few potholes to avoid.

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