View from Bourton Hill – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Burford

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View from Bourton Hill – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Burford

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View from Bourton Hill – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Burford

04:35

71.4km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.1 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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424 m

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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5.42 km

Windrush and Sherborne Brook

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Some stunning villages built from honeyed Cotswold stone. Sherborne Park Estate is managed by the National Trust estate, on organic principles and hosted of Springwatch / Autumnwatch in 2017/18.

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15.3 km

View from Bourton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place to stop and take in the view.

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17.6 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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18.2 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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20.4 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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28.2 km

Monarch's Way Bridleway Near Stow-on-the-Wold

Highlight • Cycleway

This bridleway just outside Stow-on-the-Wold provides a perfect spot for a scenic forested ride, offering a peaceful escape from the town's usual hustle.

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35.1 km

Moreton-in-Marsh — Market town

Highlight • Settlement

A thriving market town in the Cotswolds, Moreton-in-Marsh still holds a market every Tuesday. The town has been hosting travellers for at least 1,700 years and many inns, pubs and …

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