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Bourton-on-the-Water village – River Windrush loop from Cold Aston

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – River Windrush loop from Cold Aston

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – River Windrush loop from Cold Aston

02:57

26.9km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.38 km

Bittam Copse

Forest

7.45 km

Sherborne Brook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy to miss this when you are storming down the hill but just at the bottom is a public footpath to this gorgeous view from a little bridge

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9.03 km

Moor's Copse

Forest

14.9 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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15.0 km

River Windrush

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful river and very picturesque

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15.7 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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16.6 km

Scenic Road Near Bourton-on-the-Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely bit of scenic road running along a relatively flat, and quiet, section of road near Bourton-on-the-Water.

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17.9 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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19.3 km

The Lords of the Manor

Highlight • Restaurant

Even a high tea or a lunch moment. Beautiful place, beautiful view.

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19.7 km

River Eye and Old Waterwheel, Lower Slaughter

Highlight (Segment) • River

The river flows through the centre of Lower Slaughter, and the old water wheel is still there to be seen. Can be very busy along the pathways, try to get in early to avoid the congestion of tourists.

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

4.97 km

2.28 km

1.57 km

1.56 km

155 m

145 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

5.24 km

3.85 km

1.91 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

2°C

18 %

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Bourton-on-the-Water village – River Windrush loop from Cold Aston

Sherborne Brook