Distance: Aprox 11 Miles
On a very blustery chilly day we headed out of Bourton on a long circular walk via Norton. Initionaly we headed out along the river windrush out of Bourton, which as you walk through Bourton is spanned by lots of quaint bridges. After leaving Bourton and crossing the Fosse Way the route takes you along the side of the river and to a dissused railway line which we decided to follow rather than dropping down into the valley. We left the railway line to reach Aston Farm and head upto the DMV (Deserted Medieval Village) of Lower Barford (where we went slightly wrong, but others seemed to be having the same problem so didn't feel so bad!) After turning left and reaching the DMV which showed clearly in the ground (there is a small information board at the end of the field). After carrying on for a short while we took the path to the right up past a golf course and headed over to Norton (we chose to take the right hand path the the village rather than straight on) which we followed a small path alongside the river until reaching a Dovecot which you can visit for free (we gave a donation to help the up keep) There was also an old petrol pump which made a good photo!
(May Pole, Norton Dovecott and Petrol Pump!)
We headed of to the right to pick up the Wardens Way, which we followed to Lower Slaughter finding a restbite from the chilly wind by some barns where we managed to find somewhere to sit and eat our lunch. The route takes you over fields and drops down to a road which you follow for a short distance, passing some more houses and fields until you reach Upper Slaughter which has some really quaint looking buildings and large Manor houses! After taking photos we carried on along the Wardens Way to Lower Slaughter which brings you out past the Mill which you can visit (after cleaning your muddy boots in the river!) The route takes you through Lower Slaughter and back over the Fosse Way into Bourton.
(Snowdrops, Upper Slaughter, Lower Slaughter Mill)
My Rating - Very Good
Walk following route from - Walking Britain
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