River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Great Rissington

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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Great Rissington

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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Great Rissington

02:14

34.8km

380m

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.60 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.74 km

The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water

Highlight • Rest Area

The Model Village is a replica of the village - including the Model Village, of course. So Model Village in Model Village, again with Model Village, etc., etc. :)

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4.99 km

River Windrush

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful river and very picturesque

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5.08 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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5.66 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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8.97 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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9.20 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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10.3 km

Slaughter Coppice

Forest

11.2 km

Slaughter Woods

Forest

14.6 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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