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Pontypool Group

We are the Pontypool Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Discover some of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds on this walk.  Leaving the busy streets of Bourton behind, we head west along the River Windrush before cutting across peaceful countryside to Upper Slaughter.  From here we follow the River Eye to neighbouring Lower Slaughter and on across fields back towards Bourton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 28 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
117m / 384ft
Type:
circular

384 feet height gain; one stile

We will stop for lunch in Lower Slaughter for approx. 1 hour to give time to view the Church and other features of the village.  The Slaughters Country Inn has a lovely riverside setting.

There is plenty to do and see after the walk – Model Village, Motoring Museum and Birdland as well as numerous refreshment and retail therapy opportunities.

Pre-booking Requested. Please message the Walk Leader, Graeme C.. (07751 754652) to book places on this walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 17057 20322
Nearest postcode:
GL54 2DR
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Start time:
10:30 am

Rissington Road Car Park, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. Paid parking (card, contactless or phone). There are slow EV Chargers here (Connected Kerbs App). Advisable to get here early as it is a very busy place! Car sharing is recommended as parking is very expensive. OS Expl: OL45 The Cotswolds

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking