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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

00:50

13.1km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 11.7 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.95 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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2.00 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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2.18 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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7.55 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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11.2 km

River Windrush

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful river and very picturesque

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11.2 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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11.7 km

Green & Pleasant Tea Room, Bourton-on-the-Water

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little tearoom in the heart of Bourton on the Water. Very busy on warm sunny days but worth it for the scones and cream tea. Ginger beer was a must on this particular day.

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11.9 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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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.17 km

633 m

487 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.48 km

5.60 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

24°C

16°C

21 %

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

Lower Slaughter

River Eye in The Cotswolds

The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter

Upper Slaughter Ford

River Windrush

Bourton-on-the-Water village

Green & Pleasant Tea Room, Bourton-on-the-Water

The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water

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