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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

01:56

16.5km

170m

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: May 26, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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2.16 km

Lower Slaughter

Highlight • Settlement

Lower Slaughter is a small village on the River Eye, which runs through the middle of the village. There is a former watermill from the 19th century, which nowadays has …

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2.20 km

River Eye in The Cotswolds

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque village with meandering little river running through it. Lots of quaint Cotswold houses.

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2.38 km

Lower Slaughter Mill

Highlight • Settlement

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

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2.47 km

The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter

Highlight • Monument

This gorgeous mill sits on a site dating back to at least 1086, when the Domesday Book was written. Sitting on the River Eye, just before it flows into Bourton-on-the-Water, …

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2.61 km

Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter

Highlight • Trail

Wardens way is the link path between the Cotswold way and the Oxfordshire Way.

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2.63 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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13.3 km

Bowman's Hay

Forest

14.8 km

Donnington Way Along the River Windrush

Highlight • River

So many footpaths to choose from surrounding and in the village itself. Gentle ascents and descents, be mindful of the nettles.

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15.9 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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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.33 km

4.27 km

2.37 km

1.01 km

337 m

118 m

102 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

2.21 km

1.88 km

1.65 km

638 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Lower Slaughter – River Eye in The Cotswolds loop from Bourton-on-the-Water

Lower Slaughter

River Eye in The Cotswolds

Lower Slaughter Mill

The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter

Warden's Way at Lower Slaughter

River Eye and Old Waterwheel, Lower Slaughter

Donnington Way Along the River Windrush

River Windrush Path, Bourton-on-the-Water

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