GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Great Rissington

2 miles (2.5 km)

Enjoy a walk from the Great Rissington to Little Rissington on this short walk in the Cotswolds. It's about a 1.5 mile walk through the countryside, using a section of the Donnington Way long distance trail.
The villages are located in a lovely part of the Cotswolds with plenty of opportunities for extending your walk. You could head to the picturesque village of Bourton on the Water and pick up the Oxfordshire Way and the Diamond Way long distance trails.

Great Rissington OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Great Rissington Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

Head to the excellent Lamb Inn for some post walk refreshments. The fine Cotswold stone inn dates back to the 17th century. There's a charming interior and a lovely garden area to sit out in if the weather is fine. You can find the pub in Great Rissington at postcode GL54 2LP for your sat navs. It's also dog friendly if you have your four legged friend with you.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

For a longer circular walk try the Rissington Round which also starts from Great Rissington. It visits Bourton on the Water and the Cotswolds Carp Farm too.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Cotswolds Walks page.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Cottage in Great Rissington - geograph.org.uk - 1437004

Cottage in Great Rissington

Cotswold Houses, Little Rissington - geograph.org.uk - 525832

Cotswold Houses, Little Rissington

Village pond - geograph.org.uk - 2732608

Village pond

The Lamb, Great Rissington - geograph.org.uk - 232753

The Lamb, Great Rissington. A wonderful Cotswold Stone pub renowned for serving excellent beer and food.

The track improves - geograph.org.uk - 2046006

View of the footpath through the countryside between the two settlements.

Track to Great Rissington - geograph.org.uk - 2044410

Track to Great Rissington

Houses in Pound Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3194898

Houses in Pound Lane in Little Rissington

Start of bridleway - geograph.org.uk - 2044383

Start of bridleway

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Great Rissington.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>'Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Share>Save to Files')

Memory Map Route

Great Rissington.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>'Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Share>Save to Files)