Bibury to Coln St Aldwyns Walk
This gentle riverside walk links Bibury with Coln St Aldwyns through water meadows, footbridges and broad Cotswold views.
Opening hours
Open access, generally from dawn to dusk. Check local access, conditions and any seasonal restrictions before travelling.
Location: Bibury to Coln St Aldwyns Walk, Gloucestershire
This gentle riverside walk links Bibury with Coln St Aldwyns through water meadows, footbridges and broad Cotswold views.
What to expect
Allow around two hours for the out-and-back version, with muddy patches after rain. Start beside the Rack Isle, follow the Coln upstream and pause at the village church before returning; sturdy shoes and an Ordnance Survey map are sensible.
Opening hours
Public rights of way are open year-round. There are no fixed opening hours; livestock and ground conditions vary by season.
Reading the route
Bibury to Coln St Aldwyns Walk is most rewarding when you treat it as a small piece of the landscape rather than a race to a viewpoint. Notice the changes in surface, light and sound as the route moves between streets, field edges, woodland or open ground.
Planning notes
Check the route length, weather and ground conditions before setting out. Download directions, wear shoes with grip and leave time for a stop at a village pub, café or viewpoint along the way.