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Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water
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Traditional building in Moreton-in-MarshCrédit : Iain Douglas, Macs Adventure
Starting in Moreton-in-Marsh you wind your way through fields and over streams to Longborough, a typical Cotswolds village. From here you will pass through Broadwell to Stow-on-the-Wold, through more farmers fields and small paths to Lower Slaughter where you will follow the river to Bourton-on-the-Water.
Starting in the linear market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, you will head off into the countryside winding through quiet fields, over gurgling streams and through dotted woodland. The way is watched over by rabbits, birds, squirrels and hawks while the waterways are full of fish from rainbow trout to giant pike. Passing through quintessential Cotswold villages, the houses, gardens and general ambience have a calming effect, harking back to simpler times. The town of Stow-on-the-Wold is chocolate box perfect, and Lower Slaughter, despite the name, is even more so. Lower Slaughter's Copse Hill Road was voted the most romantic street in Britain, and you can see why with its gentle waterways, low stone bridges and stunning architecture. The day ends in Bourton-on-Water, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds it is the highlight of many people's visit to the area. Expect more delightful waterways and bridges, plentiful pubs and restaurants and tasteful shopping.
Note de l'auteur
Stow-in-the-Wold is one of the most beautiful villages in the U.K., it has a wonderful farmers market on Thursdays - if you happen to pass through on that day, don't pack a lunch, pick up some locally sourced goodies fresh from the suppliers instead.
Type de chemin
Afficher le profil altimétriqueLieux où se restaurer
The Black Bear InnRestaurant Henne
Tara Antique Centre
Tolkien's Door at St Edwards Church
The Old Bakery Tea Room
The Hive
The Kings Arms
The Porch Inn (Britain's Oldest Pub)
Cotswold Baguettes
Slaughters Country Inn Pub & Restaurant
The Old Mill
Slaughters Manor House Restaurant
The Cotswold Motoring & Toy Collection Museum
The Den
Rose Tree Restaurant
Consignes de sécurité
Route
There are some road crossings, always be aware of traffic and be sure to use a pavement/sidewalk where possible, where it isn’t walk on the right-hand side of the road,
Some of the ground can be uneven, with steep descents and muddy/boggy ground. Ensure you have suitable footwear and step cautiously where needed, the mud is especially tricky in wet weather.
A note about farms and animals: Be very aware of closing gates behind you. Remember, animals on a farm are not pets and can be closer to wild animals than domestic pets - particularly dogs. The main risk today is horses as the path often crosses fields with grazing horses.
When crossing the streams, be wary of slippery and loose stones, if you feel unsure bring walking poles for support, and you can always find a more suitable crossing a little up or downstream.
Conseils et recommandations supplémentaires
Points of Interest
Please see the interactive map for notable points of interest along the walk, including recommended pubs/restaurants and cafe stops. Simply click the icons on the map for more information as you walk.
Food and Drink
If you want to buy lunch en route, look no further than the farmer's market and cosy cafes of Stow-on-the-Wold. For a packed lunch, there are many shops and cafes in Moreton-in-the-Marsh where you can pick up everything you need for a delicious picnic. You could also have lunch at Slaughters Country Inn when you pass.
There are plenty of options in Bourton-in-the-Water for an evening meal.
Public Transport
The 801 Bus towards Cheltenham goes from Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water. Bus timetables change year on year and can be seasonal. Be sure to check https://www.pulhamscoaches.com/ (the local operator who runs this service) for up-to-date timetables.
Please note that bus services may be affected by public bank holidays in the UK and in some cases may run a limited service or no service at all on weekends.
There are also useful websites to find when the next bus is due at www.traveline.info or simply have a quick google search.
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Itinéraire
*** To help you follow the route with confidence we have provided full written turn-by-turns to aid you on your walk from Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water. Whilst, the Cotswolds are waymarked (it is normally for the Cotswold Way, but local towns and villages are usually also signposted). At sections, the trail can be featureless and off the beaten path so we strongly suggest that you follow the GPS tracks in the Macs Adventure smartphone app to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem-free day. The daily maps can also be printed from the web version of the app should you wish to take paper copies with you. ***
DISCLAIMER: Please note, the distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the direct routes at the time of our pathfinder walking them (this excludes walking to/from your accommodation to the start/end point, or for example coming off the path for lunch). There may be some slight discrepancies/small diversions that make the distances slightly out compared to your own mapping software (Strava/Garmin/Apple Watch).
0.00 km - Start on the high street in the small car park next to the church, with the church to your left and the Redesdale Arms in front of you on the right. Walk STRAIGHT ON past the Redesdale Arms down the High Street
0.20 km - TURN RIGHT at the duck pond
0.47 km -When you reach the edge of a field, BEAR LEFT as the road turns to a public footpath
0.81 km - Pass through a wooden gate onto a field, BEAR RIGHT and follow the hedgerow to your right side
0.90 km - Pass through a wooden gate onto a field, BEAR RIGHT and follow the hedgerow to your right side
1.20 km - BEAR RIGHT at the end of the field, ignoring the sharp right, and following the hedgerow on your right-hand side
1.40 km - Continue STRAIGHT ON through the wooden gate, follow the hedgerow to your right
1.70 km - STRAIGHT ON ignoring the left turn
2.0 km - At end of the field, BEAR LEFT then TURN RIGHT through a metal gate, follow the hedgerow to your left
2.20 km - STRAIGHT ON through a wooden gate, diagonally through a field passing a wooden stump with a way marker on it
2.50 km - Pass through the wooden gate and BEAR RIGHT staying on the path, following the hedgerow
2.60 km - BEAR LEFT across the field, once the field has been crossed, BEAR RIGHT keeping the hedge to your left
2.90 km - Cross the bridge out of the field, TURN LEFT into the next field then BEAR LEFT following the low fence to your left
3.00 km - BEAR RIGHT at end of the field, then BEAR LEFT in the next field following a similar low fence
3.40 km - At the end of the field, pass over the fence using the wooden step, ignoring the larger gates on either side, immediately pass over a small bridge followed by another fence crossing and then STRAIGHT ON over the field, following the waymarkers for a public footpath
3.70 km - Pass through the wooden gate, TURN RIGHT to cross a fence using the wooden step and BEAR LEFT to cut diagonally across the field
3.90 km - Cross the fence into a small back alley in the village of Longborough, continue through the car park and then TURN RIGHT up the hill on Charlesway Avenue
4.10 km - Pass the church and STRAIGHT ON
4.30 km - TURN LEFT at the Coach and Horses pub
4.40 km - TURN RIGHT signposted for Stow-on-the-Wold
4.70 km - TURN LEFT at the post box, descending and carry STRAIGHT ON as the road turns to track
5.0 km - When the track splits, BEAR LEFT to continue descending
5.50 km - The path splits into three, take the middle option marked for Monarchs Way and continue STRAIGHT ON
5.70 km - BEAR RIGHT to join the path as it runs alongside the hedge on your right
5.80 km - Through a big wooden gate and STRAIGHT ON joining a smaller fenced path
6.10 km - Stay on the path and BEAR LEFT ignoring the right turn
6.20 km - Ignore turns to the right and continue STRAIGHT ON through the field
6.50 km - Through a metal gate at the top of the hill, then BEAR RIGHT through another metal gate, then cross a fence passing a barn on your left, once you pass the barn TURN LEFT onto a vehicle track
6.70 km - Through a metal gate and into the field, BEAR RIGHT
6.80 km - Cross the gate at top of the field by the mansion, TURN LEFT onto a tarmac road (if the gate is locked, this is a footpath, climb over the gate if it is safe)
7.00 km - TURN LEFT at the T Junction descending with the road
7.30 km - STRAIGHT ON through the junction, careful of a busy road
7.70 km - Just before entering Broadwell, TURN RIGHT and then TURN LEFT into the churchyard of St Pauls Church
7.80 km - When you leave the churchyard, BEAR RIGHT onto the grass path, ignoring the track to your left
8.00 km - Pass the wooden gate and BEAR RIGHT to join the main road
8.20 km - TURN RIGHT at the end of the village green signposted to Stow-on-the-Wold 1 1/2
9.00 km - As you reach the top of a long hill, TURN LEFT on to cycle route 48
9.7 km - Path turns to a small road, STRAIGHT ON
10.20 km - TURN RIGHT at T Junction, marked cycle route 48, you are now in Stow-on-the-Wold
10.4 km - TURN LEFT onto the High Street
10.50 km - TURN RIGHT at end of the village square, by Lloyds bank, then TURN LEFT past the church down a small paved alley
10.70 km - TURN RIGHT onto Sheep Street and TURN LEFT onto the main road walking on pavement
11.30 km - Cross the road and TURN RIGHT being very careful of traffic, signposted Gloucester Way Footpath
11.40 km - Continue STRAIGHT ON through a metal gate and onto a track with wall to your left
11.70 km - Continue off the track and into a tree plantation, STRAIGHT ON
11.90 km - At bottom of the field pass through a wooden gate, stay to left in the next field and pass through a sequence of four white gates and carry STRAIGHT ON through a farmyard
12.10 km - after passing log cabins/stables to your right, BEAR RIGHT to pass through a gap in the fence, signposted for the footpath
12.40 km - Drop down steps and through the gate and BEAR LEFT to cross the field
12.60 km - Pass through two white gates and BEAR RIGHT to cross the bridge
12.70 km - Pass through the gate and BEAR LEFT, ignore the path to the right, pass through a second wooden gate, follow signs for Lower Slaughter cross a bridge almost immediately, and the BEAR LEFT across the field
12.90 km - Through the wooden gate and STRAIGHT ON
13.10 km - Through the wooden gate and STRAIGHT ON
13.40 km - Pass through into the next field, then TURN RIGHT immediately into the next field, BEAR LEFT with the farm to your right
13.60 km - BEAR LEFT as you pass the farm, into the next field and then head STRAIGHT ON
14.00 km - Pass into the next field and head BEAR RIGHT
14.10 km - Pass into the next field and STRAIGHT ON
14.60 km - TURN RIGHT through a metal gate and continue until you reach the cricket club, BEAR LEFT and pass through a metal gate behind the club
14.90 km - TURN RIGHT onto a gravelled road
15.00 km - TURN LEFT passing the church, you are now in Lower Slaughter
15.10 km - BEAR LEFT on to lower pike lane, then TURN RIGHT, following the river and signs for Bourton-on-the-Water
16.00 km - TURN RIGHT when you reach the main road and then turn left after 30 metres, using the traffic crossing to cross the road and join Station Road
16.60 km - TURN RIGHT after traffic lights, signposted Wardens Way
17.00 km - TURN LEFT onto the main road, following signs for Wardens Way
17.20 km - You will reach the war memorial on your right-hand side, you have finished the day's walk
*** This is the end of our Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water route. ***
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S'équiper
Good comfortable boots or walking shoes are recommended. The ground can be quite soft and the paths are well used by walkers and riders. Whilst the terrain is not particularly difficult it can be muddy with some waterlogged stretches after heavy rain. Walking poles are an option if preferred. The British weather is changeable so waterproofs should also be carried just in case.
Ensure your phone is fully charged; if you doubt the battery will last throughout the hike/or if you have an older phone, it might be beneficial to bring a power bank as a backup.
There are opportunities on today's walk to buy food and drink, however, ensure you bring enough snacks and fluids with you.
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- 17 Points d’intérêt
- 17 Points d’intérêt
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