The Black Horse Pub – Naunton Village loop from Naunton

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The Black Horse Pub – Naunton Village loop from Naunton

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The Black Horse Pub – Naunton Village loop from Naunton

01:16

4.79km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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472 m

River Windrush at Naunton Dovecote

Highlight • River

A beautiful, peaceful spot to rest, to sit and think or to think of nothing at all and just listen to the gurgling, babbling River Windrush. Tables, chairs and benches …

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1.21 km

Racehorse Pastures in The Cotswolds

Highlight • Natural

This section of the walk passes through and around land usedfor training racehorses. I had just walked through two fields with two horses in each field. They all seemed pleased …

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1.52 km

White Horses in the Cotswolds

Highlight • Natural

2.54 km

Ford and Stone Bridge on the River Windrush at Lower Harford

Highlight • River

Another lovely surprise provided by the River Windrush. The sound of a flowing river is always peaceful and calming. And this is added to by the birdsong (and duck quacks) coming from the adjacent lake.

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2.55 km

Windrush Ford

Highlight • Bridge

It was possible to go through in April... might be a different proposition in winter. For such times (or for those who dislike getting moist), there's a bridge to the side.

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4.20 km

The Black Horse Pub

Highlight • Cafe

The only place in the village to get coffees, food and other refreshments.

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4.76 km

Naunton Village

Highlight • River

Beautiful Cotswolds village on the banks of the Windrush. Loads of typical Cotswolds houses, lovely views of the Windrush and the Black Horse Inn, for a mid-ride stop over.

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4.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

1.27 km

778 m

225 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

1.60 km

440 m

285 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

14°C

6°C

98 %

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Comments

July 30, 2024,Naunton Dovecote – The Black Horse loop from Naunton

Another delightful walk. The River Windrush never lets me down. I started my walk at The Black Horse pub. Please note the pub does not have a car park and there is only limited 'on road' parking.

This walk had the river in all it's guises. A ford, bridges, opening out into a lake and a lush grassy bank at …