Burford Walk Route and Map

We are staying near Burford in the wonderful Windrush Valley for this weekend’s classic cotswold walk. Starting from Burford, one of the most picturesque towns in England, the walk explores the Oxfordshire countryside surrounding this fascinating town.

This Burford walk is on both the Oxfordshire Walks app and the Gloucestershire & Cotswolds Walks app. To get the app just search for 'Oxfordshire Walks' or ‘Gloucestershire Walks’ on your app store.

This 6 mile walk starts from the beautiful medieval town of Burford, often known as a gateway to the Cotswolds. The town is famous for its fabulous High Street with its pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. At the bottom of the High Street is a fine three arched medieval bridge under which flows the lovely River Windrush, renowned for its beautifully clear water.

Heading out of Burford town the walk takes you on easy grassy paths alongside the River Windrush to St Oswald’s Church. Standing in splendid isolation, in the middle of a field above the Windrush there are obvious signs through the lumps and bumps in the ground of the village that was once there. The main village of Widford was destroyed by the Black Death in the 17th century.

Leaving the little church behind, the path continues up to the top of the valley and on to the village of Fulbrook. From there you will return to Burford, where if you have time there are many fascinating medieval buildings to explore including the impressive St.John the Baptist Church, pretty old Almshouses and old weaver’s cottages - all down by the river.

There are many pubs and cafes to visit in Burford and also ‘The Carpenters Arms’ in Fulbrook. Close by but not on the route of the walk, are the very picturesque pubs ‘The Swan Inn’ at Swinbrook and ‘The Maytime Inn’ at Asthall. However, they may be busy so please call to check opening times and their current arrangements.

This is a walk for everyone but please be aware there are some gates, a few stiles and cattle grids. Enjoy and please send us your stories and photos to oxfordshire@localwalks.co.uk.