Bourton-on-the-Water village – Broadway Village loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – Broadway Village loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – Broadway Village loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

03:27

52.6km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 941 m for 120 m

After 27.9 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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414 m

Bourton-on-the-Water village

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.00 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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3.24 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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5.43 km

Slaughter Woods

Forest

21.3 km

Shippy Grove

Forest

22.6 km

Cotswold Lavender Fields

Highlight • Natural

There are multiple ways to approach this spot. Maybe the funnest is up from Broadway on the climb to Snowshill which is about 8% for a couple of kms. A …

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23.8 km

Snowshill Manor and Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

The National Trust owned Snowshill Manor and Garden is a manor house packed with extraordinary treasures. An adult ticket costs £7.10 and a child costs £3. For more information, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshill-manor-and-garden.

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27.7 km

Broadway Village

Highlight • Settlement

One of the most famous hotels in the Cotswolds, was lucky enough to have lunch there once - superb!

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27.9 km

Broadway Village

Highlight • Settlement

As the name suggests, the picturesque village of Broadway is dominated by a wide main street lined with independent shops, restaurants, hotels and antique dealers. The Cotswold scarp runs down …

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40.3 km

Kineton Ford

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ford on the River Windrush is found at the bottom of a steep lane at the northern edge of the village. It's a pretty little place and ideal for a sit down and picnic.

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52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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