Lechlade Walk
This peaceful walk from Buscot village to Lechlade and back follows a path along the River Thames, taking in the first lock on the river as well as a Second World War bunker.
Total steps: 6
Total steps: 6
Start point
Buscot Village National Trust car park
Step 1
Leave the car park by walking down the track alongside the weir field to Buscot Lock.
Step 2
Cross the lock and weir and turn left onto the Thames path. Continue along the path until you get to Lechlade.
Step 3
Cross the footbridge and continue to the road bridge.
Step 4
Pass beneath to St John's Lock, which was the first lock on the River Thames.
Step 5
Bear left and cross the bridge, taking care on the road. Turn right along the road after the Trout Inn.
Step 6
After a short distance turn to the right and rejoin the Thames path back the way you came to return to Buscot.
End point
Buscot Village National Trust car park
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