Is Stow on the Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water circular walk?

This sociable 11-mile circular walk links the charming market town of Stow-on-the-Wold with picture-perfect Bourton-on-the-Water, following footpaths through rolling farmland, nature reserves, and quiet villages.

How do I get from Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water?

Which circular walk from Bourton-on-the-Water to include rivers and lakes?

Four crossings of the Windrush (Bourton on the Water Circular Walk 2) The walk takes you past farms and farmland and then alongside lakes with views to nearby hillsides.

How long does it take to walk around Bourton-on-the-Water?

Bourton offers lovely walking country and is very close to the beautiful villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter, as well as Stow on the Wold, Northleach and Burford a little further afield. Walking in or around Bourton on the Water: Village Walk approx 1.5 hours.

Can you walk from Stow-on-the-Wold to the slaughters?

How long is Stow on The Wold to Upper Slaughter? Stow on The Wold to Upper Slaughter is an out-and-back trail that covers 12.2 km, taking approximately 3–3.5 hr to complete with an elevation gain of 275 m.

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Can you walk from Lower Slaughter to Bourton-on-the-Water?

If long hikes aren't your thing, the Bourton to Lower Slaughter walk should be right up your street at a leisurely 1.3 miles. The walk takes you through beautiful countryside, across fields, alongside the river and into Lower Slaughter before you know it.

Where to walk from Stow-on-the-Wold?

Are there any walks to do at Bourton-on-the-Water?

Both the Windrush and Warden's Way walking routes connect Bourton-on-the-Water with Winchcombe, and link up the Cotswold Way with the Oxfordshire Way. The Windrush Way is the more southerly of the two, and follows the route of the River Windrush part of the way.

Is it worth going to Stow-on-the-Wold?

The highest of the Cotswold towns, hilltop Stow-on-the-Wold lies in the north of the region and is surrounded by pretty villages and rolling countryside. This historic wool town is known for its Market Square, its antique shops and its great selection of traditional pubs and inns – making it a Cotswold must-visit.

What is the best walk in the Cotswolds?

What is the circular walk in Lynmouth?

This circular walk follows a well-signposted route over a mixture of well-trodden footpaths, mud tracks and pavement. It runs along a shady river valley, up through woodland and out onto the South West Coast Path. Part of the route is on an exposed path on the side of a high cliff.

Can you walk along the river in Burford?

At the bottom of the High Street is a fine three arched medieval bridge under which flows the lovely River Windrush, renowned for its beautifully clear water. Heading out of Burford town the walk takes you on easy grassy paths alongside the River Windrush to St Oswald's Church.

What's to do in Bourton-on-the-Water?

Is there much to do in Stow-on-the-Wold?

There is a broad range of attractions in and around Stow-on-the-Wold, with activities based both indoors and outdoors to cater for all weather conditions. Stow is also centrally located with many other popular attractions in the Cotswolds on its doorstep.

Can you walk between villages in the Cotswolds?

Walking between villages in the Cotswolds is not only possible but also one of the best ways to experience the area's charm: Well-Trodden Paths: The region boasts an extensive network of well-maintained footpaths and trails.

How much does it cost to visit Bourton-on-the-Water?

Bourton-on-the-Water is located in the Cotswolds, within the heart of England, famous for its honey-coloured stone architecture and idyllic village scenes. Bourton is not a theme park, it does not open and close nor is there an entry fee.

Can you walk from Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water walk takes around 1.5–2 hours to complete and is fairly flat and easy to navigate, with a couple of good places to eat and drink along the way. The route is one way, but you can easily get back to Stow-on-the-Wold at the end using the local buses.

Which is the prettiest part of the Cotswolds?

Nestled in Wiltshire in the southern Cotswolds, Castle Combe's idyllic high street is perhaps its greatest draw. You can see why it's often called “The Prettiest Village in England”; nestled on the edge of the Bybrook River, its streets are lined with pretty Cotswold stone cottages.

Why is Stow-on-the-Wold famous?

In 1646 a Royalist army marched through the Cotswolds in a desperate attempt to join up with King Charles at Oxford. They were finally confronted at Stow on the Wold by a Parliamentary force. The fighting was fierce and deadly. The Royalists were defeated and over 1000 imprisoned within the church.

Does Bourton-on-the-Water have a market?

Bourton-on-the-Water Farmers' & Producers' Market is held on the last Sunday of every month from 8.30am-12.30pm at The Royal British Legion Car Park, Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. GL54 2AR.

Where to start the Cotswolds walk?

Where does the Cotswold Way start and finish? You can start the route at either Chipping Campden or Bath, but most people begin in Chipping Campden – you'll know the start and the finish by the marker stone outside Market Hall and Bath Abbey.

Is Bourton-on-the-Water too busy?

However Bourton can be really busy, especially at weekends and Bank Holidays during the summer, and to see the village at it's best we recommend visiting outside peak times - the village has plenty of charm at any time of the year - or, best of all, staying overnight when you can enjoy the village in the evening when ...

Is there free parking at Stow-on-the-Wold?

Free parking

There is some limited free car parking spaces located in The Square. However there is a 2 hour time restriction on these spaces. There is also a free long stay car park next to Tesco on the Fosseway. This is only a short walk away from the centre of Stow.

What day is Stow-on-the-Wold Market?

Stow-on-the-Wold farmers' market

Visit the charming Cotswold market town of Stow-on-the-Wold on the second Thursday of every month from October to March, or the second and last Thursday from April to September, to stock up on an array of fine local produce at its bustling farmers' market.

Are there tunnels under Stow-on-the-Wold?

As you will see the town of stow has many public houses, one of particular interest is the Kings Arms, dating back over 500 years it is believed to have an underground tunnel which leads out of the town towards the village of Maugesbury further down the hill to the Manor House.