Bourton-on-the-Water Walk with Pubs and Map
Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds and well known for it’s quintessential Cotswold stone houses, cosy pubs and the pretty River Windrush running through the village. It’s also a popular area for walking and after a day of wandering around the village and exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, why not finish the day in one of the Bourton-on-the-Water pubs for a well earned reward. Download the app to see your position on the map as you walk.
Here is a map showing the Bourton-on-the-Water walk and pubs on the route.
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Bourton-on-the-Water walk with pubs
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4.75 miles
This walk starts at grid reference: 51.881142,-1.753773
The walk starts in the car park near the Birdland Park and Gardens in the pretty Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water with it's bustling high street full of pubs, cafes, shops and attractions. If you are walking anti-clockwise following the river, you will pass the Kingsbridge riverside pub, followed by The Wellington pub a bit further along. The walk then takes you out towards the peaceful open countryside where you will continue to follow the River Windrush. Along the route you will pass the scenic village of Lower Slaughter nestled on the River Eye with its honey coloured stone houses, Old Mill and yet another wonderful pub! You then head back across open countryside to Bourton-on-the-Water, past The Mousetrap pub and the pretty church of St Lawrence before reaching the high street. Finally you will walk past The Old New Inn where you have a pub and the famous Model Village. Please be aware there is some road walking and part of the walk crosses a busy road so be careful.
If you like the idea of combining a lovely walk with a Bourton-on-the-Water pub, here is a list of great pubs you will pass on our pub walk. As an extra bonus, you can also visit another wonderful pub as you pass through the village of Lower Slaughter half way around the walk. Download the Gloucestershire Walks app to see your position on the map as you walk.
Bourton-on-the-Water Pubs
The Kingsbridge Inn
Riverside, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2BS
T: 01451824119
E: Kingsbridge.Bourtonotw@marstons.co.uk
https://www.kingsbridgepub.co.uk/
The Kingsbridge is a riverside pub, overlooking the River Windrush in the middle of the village. It has a lovely beer garden overlooking the water and serves a range of good food, beers, ciders and other delicious drinks.
The Duke of Wellington
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2BY
T: 01451 820539
https://www.dukeofwellingtonbourton.co.uk/
The Duke of Wellington pub has been recently refurbished and is a great family pub serving a wide range of food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Mousetrap Inn
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AR
T: 01451 820579
E: bookings@themousetrapinn.co.uk
https://www.themousetrapinn.co.uk/
The Mousetrap Inn offers good, simple, fresh food with local ingredients and as it’s an independent freehouse, it has a range of local lagers, ales, ciders and other drinks to enjoy. It has also been included in the CAMRA 'Good Beer Guide'.
The Old New Inn
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AFT
T: 01451 820467
E: enquiries@theoldnewinn.co.uk
https://theoldnewinn.co.uk
The Old New Inn offers a great selection of sustainably sourced food along with good beers and wines. It also has rooms if you fancy staying over and has the famous Model Village, which is a replica of the Bourton-on-the-Water village itself, in the grounds of the pub.
Slaughters Country Inn
Lower Slaughter, GL54 2HS
T: 01451 822 143
E: info@theslaughtersinn.co.uk
https://www.theslaughtersinn.co.uk/
The Slaughters Country Inn is a wonderful traditional Cotswold village pub with good food, local drinks and afternoon teas. It’s located in the pretty village of Lower Slaughter and well worth the visit on your pub walk.
