Bourton-on-the-Water Walking and Cycling Guide
Rivers, mazes, churches and more
Bourton-on-the-Water offers huge variety to the explorer, from unspoilt villages to wildflower meadows. Be sure to take your camera with you, to capture the stunning River Windrush and The Slaughters. Affectionately known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’, the outskirts of Bourton-on-the-Water are just as impressive as its centre.
Suggested Walks
Bourton-on-the-Water and Wyck Rissington – distance of up to 4 miles, Miles Without Stiles
From dovecotes to race horses – distance of up to 6.5 miles, Walks With Stiles
Follow trickling rivers on their travels – distance of up to 10.5 miles, Walks With Stiles
Gloucester to Bourton-on-the-Water – distance of up to 10 miles, Country Walking
Great Rissington – distance of up to 3 miles, Miles Without Stiles
Guiting Power and Castlett – distance of up to 4.5 miles, Miles Without Stiles
Harford Bridge, Naunton – distance of up to 3 miles, Miles Without Stiles
Salperton – distance of up to 4.5 miles, Miles Without Stiles
Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water – distance of up to 6 miles, Ralphs Rambles
The Wardens’ Way – distance of up to 13.5 miles, Winchcombe Welcomes Walkers
The Windrush Way – distance of up to 13.5 miles, Winchcombe Welcomes Walkers
Walk Seven – distance of up to 3.2 miles, Cotswold AONB
Suggested Cycle Routes
Bourton, Bulls & Beer – distance of up to 26 miles