Wiltshire Walks

Buscot Walk & Route Map

Buscot walk, Wiltshire
Buscot · Photo: Rob Noble

This walk from Buscot follows a quiet stretch of the River Thames, linking riverside paths with open fields and broad, unbroken views across the Thames Valley.

It’s an easy-going countryside route with plenty of time spent close to the water, alongside farmland and big skies.

Along the way, the route goes through the village of Kelmscott, a small and characterful spot where The Plough Inn offers a convenient place to pause before heading back.

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At a glance

Buscot Walk

Distance
5.5 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Paid parking at start
51.67742, -1.66733
Characteristics
Water, Countryside, Pub

The walk

Buscot Walk

This route from Buscot offers a gentle mix of riverside scenery and open farmland, with a relaxed, rural feel throughout.

The walk enjoys a lovely stretch of the River Thames, as well as quiet public footpaths across wide fields and big skies typical of this corner of the Thames Valley.

The route also passes through the pretty village of Kelmscott, home to a welcoming pub offering a perfect spot to pause before heading back.

It’s a peaceful walk with plenty of classic riverside charm and open countryside along the way.

Refreshments:

The Plough Inn, Kelmscott

Based on 28 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.3 / 5

Fine with dogs

Path condition3.6 / 5

Generally well maintained

Buggy friendly1.5 / 5

Not suitable for pushchairs

Wheelchair friendly1.1 / 5

Not wheelchair accessible

Toilet facilities2.0 / 5

Very limited facilities

Pub or café3.3 / 5

Quite good

Route accuracy4.1 / 5

Accurate

ClimbingTotally level
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Wiltshire Walks app.

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

The first and final third among the river were beautiful and totally made up for the dull mid section across fields. Pub was lovely - settinf was great, lovely pub garden,... nice wine but food on a Sunday was just ok.

Walker review

Loveiy walk along the Thames, no cattle or livestock in the fields we walked through (May 2025). The Plough Inn is located about half way round and is worth a stop. Several styles, a couple overgrown with weeds and nettles but passable. Totally flat route. One road section but hardly any traffic for us.

Walker review

6/4/25 - very enjoyable walk along the river

Walker review

Really enjoyed this walk. The pub was great.

Walker review

Riverside was pleasant though sadly there were noisy motorbikes about. Finding psth through the fiels was a little tricky in place - probably easier if walk clockwise round the route.

Walker review

Very enjoyable

Walker review

There is free parking in Kelscote which is on route . Just start and finish there

Walker review

My first walk with this App. Absolutey loved it. Lost the path over two ploughed fields so just followed the app. A bit busy on the main road on the way back so I would not want to take that route with young children maybe. Pub at Kelmscott was to die for.

Walker review

Fantastic walk. Car park charge is £4 all day, either coins or pay by app. On a warm day, get there early as fills up. Cans of drink at the village shop were £1.60. Paths are very narrow and the stiles are high. Beautiful walk along the river. The road walking was ok, but the few cars that do come along are fast. Before the road, the farmer has put an electric fence but he has put some blue rubber over a small section. Hubby lifted the children over! Will definitely do this again.

Walker review

Beautiful - really enjoyed the walk

Walker review

Lovely walk, a little bit of road (was quiet when we went) but you can double back after the amazing pub stop to avoid the road. Take wellies when damp or wet. Will be doing this walk again!

Walker review

Lovely walk! Not accessible for buggies or wheelchairs. The pub in Kelmscott was absolutely brilliant. Overall an enjoyable walk.

Comments from walkers who have completed the Buscot walk.

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Expanded route map for Buscot Walk, a 5.5 mile circular walk in Wiltshire