Bourton-on-the-Water Gloucestershire Map

About Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water, a jewel in the Cotswold district, offers a scene of singular, watery charm. It lies 5.6 km south-south-west of Stow-on-the-Wold (from Stow-on-the-Wold: bearing 206°T, OS grid SP 167 207), and is situated south of Lower Slaughter village. The River Windrush, no more than a gentle murmur here, threads its way through the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water, its passage marked by a series of low, honey-coloured stone bridges that invite contemplation. The village green, a broad expanse of emerald, feels like a softly exhaled breath, a place where time seems to slow, allowing one to notice the subtle play of light on the ancient Cotswold stone. Ducklings paddle serenely in the clear waters, their movements a silent counterpoint to the distant murmur of conversation and the occasional chime from St. Lawrence's Church. Bourton-on-the-Water’s enduring appeal lies in this unpretentious beauty, a landscape sculpted not by grand pronouncements but by the quiet persistence of water and stone.

About This Bourton-on-the-Water Map Page

Explore Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.884854, -1.758019. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

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