Moreton-in-Marsh-Evenlode-Stow-on-the Wold- Lower Swell – Lower Slaughter – Bourton-on-the Water (Venice of the Cotswolds) – Kingham - Moreton-in-Marsh

 

We are inviting you to visit the most beautiful places in the Northern Cotswolds. On this route, you will visit the little town Stow-on-the-Wold that you´ll reach after approximately 6 miles of your bike ride. In this town, you will find the famous magical Tolkien´s doors (The Doors of Durin), which are the northern doors to St. Edward´s Church.

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Not far from this church you can taste local beer in the oldest English pub, “The Porch House” which was built in 947 AD. Don´t miss the well known alleyway “The Tures” that was originally used for herding sheep, and according to legend it was also used by King Charles I as an escape route.

 

After visiting Stow set off on the E-bike towards the picturesque little village of Lower Slaughter, where you´ll find its highlight, the Old Mill on the River Eye, which was built in the 19th century.

 

The village is very photogenic and there is also a very pleasant outside garden at the restaurant, The Slaughter Country Inn where you can fill your bellies and then continue on to the charming village which is often named as Venice of the Cotswolds -Bourton-on-the-Water. This village is known for its honey-coloured stone buildings and low-arched bridges spanning the picturesque River Windrush.

 

It is one of the most popular places to visit in the Northern Cotswolds. You can just lock up your bikes and enjoy walking around this beautiful village.

 

In case you fancy a lovely cake or coffee you can find plenty places to enjoy this including a little cafe, La Reine which sells homemade goods. On the way back you can enjoy less known but still beautiful typical Cotswolds villages such as Kingham and Evenlode. The whole route has got 29,2 miles (47 km). You can obviously adjust this route accordingly to your time and skills.