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Top 5 Bibury Circular Walks and Map

Bibury walk, Gloucestershire
Bibury · Photo: Graham Horn

Bibury is one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds with quaint stone cottages and the picturesque River Coln running through the middle of the village.

It’s a popular place to visit and Arlington Row is one of the most photographed places in the UK. Bibury is also a great area to walk and enjoy the surrounding Cotswold countryside, so once you’ve finished wandering around the village, why not explore a little further and try one of the scenic Bibury walks on the app.

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Bibury walk 01

Bibury village short walk

Walk distance
1¾ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This walk is the shortest of our route options that start from this location in the pretty Cotswold village of Bibury.

The beginning of the walk has some road walking but then opens out onto a track that takes you across open countryside and through Oxhill Woods before heading back to the village, passing Arlington Row, one of the most photographed streets in the Cotswolds and crossing the scenic River Coln which runs through Bibury.

There are plenty of pubs and cafes in Bibury for refreshments.

Refreshments:

The Catherine Wheel, Bibury

The Swan Hotel, Bibury

Bibury village short walk 3.9 Ratings and reviews 9 ratings · 6 reviews

Based on 9 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.9

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly3.6 / 5
Path condition2.9 / 5
Buggy friendly1.8 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.7 / 5
Toilet facilities2.6 / 5
Pub or café2.9 / 5
Route accuracy4.6 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Went with my suster and 20 month old baby in the buggy , i will definitely not donit again with the buggy we had to take him out and carry the pushchair by hand as it was overhrown and too small for it . But overall enjoyable

Walker review

Last section of the walk overgrown. Probably due to not being walked on enough.

Walker review

Lovely little loop but just be mindful when it has been raining it will be very muddy the majority of the route!

Walker review

Nice stroll around the village.

Walker review

We had the best walk, returned to where we got married. Very busy in the village but once out on the route it was quiet for most of it. No animals in any fields we walked through. We did the shorter walk due to the time we arrived. You might need 40p for public toilets unless person in front keeps door open for you! We paid £5 to park in car park as soooo busy, ended up in overflow! Loved it easy walk no stiles, gates next to them! Enjoy!

Walker review

Lovely, scenic walk with facilities available in the village. Parking is always challenging but the location makes the effort worthwhile. Busy in the village but quiet once you get onto the paths.

Bibury walk 02

Bibury village and countryside walk

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This beautiful Cotswold walk starts in the pretty village of Bibury on the River Coln and takes you across open countryside with scenic views across the Cotswold countryside and through pretty woods around the edge of the village.

The walk also crosses the River Coln which runs through the village and passes Arlington Row, one of the most photographed streets in the Cotswolds.

It was also the setting for the movie Stardust. There is some road walking at the start of the walk, There are plenty of pubs and cafes in Bibury for refreshments.

Refreshments:

The Catherine Wheel, Bibury

The Swan Hotel, Bibury

Bibury village and countryside walk 4.6 Ratings and reviews 9 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 9 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.6

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.2 / 5
Path condition3.9 / 5
Buggy friendly1.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.4 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.7 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMostly dry

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Walker review

Lovely walk , We parked at the trout farm for £8 for the day. The walk takes you along a lot of quiet farm tracks and the edges of farmers fields. We didn’t meet any livestock in the fields and only a few other walkers. Finished off with a nice stop off at the trout farm cafe for a cup of tea and cake.

Walker review

Beautiful walk through the countryside. At the start / end there are places to get food or an ice cream. Gets very busy for parking so best to get there early. The kids (9 and 12) enjoyed it.

Walker review

The walk is best done clockwise from Bibury

Bibury walk 03

Bibury and Ablington walk

Walk distance
6¼ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This beautiful and longer Cotswold walk starts in the pretty village of Bibury on the River Coln and takes you across open countryside with scenic views across the Cotswold countryside and through pretty woods around the edge of the village.

The walk also crosses the River Coln which runs through the village and passes the village of Ablington. There is some road walking at the start of the walk. There are plenty of pubs and cafes in Bibury for refreshments.

Refreshments:

The Catherine Wheel, Bibury

The Swan Hotel, Bibury

Bibury and Ablington walk 4.4 Ratings and reviews 7 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 7 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.4

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.6 / 5
Path condition3.1 / 5
Buggy friendly1.1 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.3 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café2.1 / 5
Route accuracy4.7 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMostly dry

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Walker review

V pleasant walk. We did this and walk 4 on the same day.

Walker review

Great walk try to spot where the WW2 airfield was!

Walker review

The walk is a lovely day out, with almost all of the walk on the level and no real gradients to speak of. There was a lot of livestock - cows with calves to contend with and as I had my dog, some were more than a bit protective so be careful. There were 2 really high stiles with no way through with my collie, so I had to physically lift her over both. Be careful where you put your hands as barbed wire along the top of the adjacent fence.

Bibury walk 04

Bibury and Coln St Aldwyns walk

Walk distance
6¼ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This Bibury walk is a longer walk that joins the two beautiful Cotswold villages of Bibury and Coln St Aldwyns. There are pubs in each village to choose from, or maybe stop half way for refreshments.

The walk starts in the village of Bibury where you can see the world famous Arlington Row and the route takes you on a scenic journey through the Cotswold countryside.

This walk includes picture postcard villages, a stroll alongside the River Coln, woodland and lovely countryside views, plus with pubs in both villages, you are spoilt for choice.

Refreshments:

The Catherine Wheel, Bibury

The Swan Hotel, Bibury

The New Inn, Coln St Aldwyns

Bibury and Coln St Aldwyns walk 4.6 Ratings and reviews 13 ratings · 6 reviews

Based on 13 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.6

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.3 / 5
Path condition4.1 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.1 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café3.8 / 5
Route accuracy4.9 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

The loop from Bibury to Coln St Aldwyn was lovely and easy to follow. The views from the higher areas were impressive and the section following the river was delightful!

Walker review

Really enjoyed the walk as the sights and sounds of early spring were evident. Nice route, but very muddy in places!

Walker review

Our favourite of ten Cotswold walks so far. Lots of diversity - oat fields, meadows, wooded area, riverside on lovely Coln River, sheep, swans and topped off by two gorgeous villages in Bibury and Coln St Aldwyns plus view of imposing Bibury Court. Wonderful and after departing the click and go crowd at Arlington Row almost noone on the trail...

Walker review

Combined this with walk 3. Did walk 3 first, stopped in Bibury for a coffee and then had lunch at the tea rooms parway round (pub was closed). Lovely day out.

Walker review

Going clockwise the first half of the route was a nice stroll lots of other dog walkers second half a bit quieter. All in all an easy stroll wirh no real great climbs

Walker review

Very enjoyable, the route was easy to follow.

Bibury walk 05

The Bibury adventure walk

Walk distance
11¾ miles
Time
6 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route option is basically an epic adventure around the gorgeous countryside surrounding the pretty village of Bibury. In essence, it joins route 3 and 4 together to create this big long walk, so you'll enjoy everything from those two routes.

It is a very long walk, so please make sure you have the appropriate clothing and refreshments for your walk. The GPS uses more battery than usual, so ensure you have a full battery before heading off, only use the app when you really need it to navigate, and if possible take an alternative battery charge pack or form of navigation with you.

Refreshments:

The Catherine Wheel, Bibury

The Swan Hotel, Bibury

The New Inn, Coln St Aldwyns

The Bibury adventure walk 4.6 Ratings and reviews 7 ratings · 1 review

Based on 7 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.6

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.9 / 5
Path condition2.9 / 5
Buggy friendly2.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.7 / 5
Toilet facilities1.3 / 5
Pub or café3.1 / 5
Route accuracy4.4 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

This is my favourite walk to date. Absolutely loved it!

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