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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Notgrove Railway Cutting

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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Notgrove Railway Cutting

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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Notgrove Railway Cutting

01:37

24.5km

280m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.90 km for 120 m

After 9.55 km for 70 m

After 10.7 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.96 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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9.58 km

Coronation Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Coronation Footbridge, built in 1953 to replace a wooden bridge dating to 1750.

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9.63 km

River Windrush

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful river and very picturesque

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9.88 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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11.3 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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11.6 km

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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14.3 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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15.7 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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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

5.78 km

614 m

376 m

188 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

10.6 km

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 22 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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River Windrush – Bourton-on-the-Water village loop from Notgrove Railway Cutting

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

Coronation Footbridge

River Windrush

The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water

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

Bourton-on-the-Water village

Lower Slaughter Mill

Upper Slaughter Ford

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