An evening ride to Hawkstone Bourton, via Lower Slaughter.

The forecast is good for this week with a warm, sunny evening predicted for Thursday so we are planning a trip to Hawkestone which is part owned by Jeremy Clarkson. This is a tented area with wooden tables with a pub feel. We are aiming to get to Hawkstone before last orders at 7.30 pm by the traffic lights on Bourton.

Start point is Condicote Village Hall, then descend past the beautiful brewery. Cross the B4077 at Upper Swell to Lower Swell. Then it is Lower Slaughter. Once at Lower Slaughter, we can do a time check and if time do a short loop through Bourton if not take the direct route there either using the bridleway (gravel, tarmac and stones) or via the Fosse. Hawkestone has a festival feel and is just off the Fosse Way by Bourton Traffic lights. After a drink then the return is via Lower Slaughter, shortly followed by Upper Slaughter. Then it is Buckle Street followed by Eyford, where we can glide down this wonderful valley with just one short climb back to the village.


Please make sure your lights are fully charged.

This is ride is a circular route.

This ride is mostly on quiet roads with a short section on the Fosse Way.

Please see above

Helmets are compulsory. Please bring a spare inner tube and lights.