Bourton-on-the-Water village – River Windrush Woodland Trail loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – River Windrush Woodland Trail loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – River Windrush Woodland Trail loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

01:24

17.9km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 574 m for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

47 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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634 m

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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2.36 km

Woodland Path in the Cotswolds

Highlight • Trail

4.04 km

River Windrush Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

A fun winding track that travels through the woodland on the banks of the River Windrush. Eventually the woodland peters out and you descend a lush flowing stretch of singletrack down to the rivers edge.

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6.42 km

White Horses in the Cotswolds

Highlight • Natural

11.7 km

Young Trees in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

It rains

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14.2 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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16.0 km