Buscot Wick
Settlement in Berkshire Vale of White Horse
England
Buscot Wick
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [1] In celebration of the Queen's Jubilee is this delightful sculpture near Allcourt Meadow.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/33/7263314_ae732a73.jpg)
Buscot Wick is a small hamlet located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated near the town of Faringdon, this rural area is known for its picturesque countryside and quaint charm. Buscot Wick is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The hamlet is home to a handful of traditional cottages and farmhouses, giving it a peaceful and idyllic atmosphere. Buscot Wick is also located near the National Trust-owned Buscot Park, a stunning stately home with beautiful gardens and parkland. Visitors can explore the historic house, stroll through the landscaped gardens, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
In addition to its natural beauty, Buscot Wick offers easy access to a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby River Thames also provides opportunities for boating and watersports. Overall, Buscot Wick is a charming and tranquil place, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.
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A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [1]
In celebration of the Queen's Jubilee is this delightful sculpture near Allcourt Meadow.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [2] The route leaves High Street, A417, into a passage between houses.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/33/7263320_5f617053.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [2]
The route leaves High Street, A417, into a passage between houses.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [3] On its way to open fields, the route passes between houses.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/33/7263323_e1cc9b17.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [3]
On its way to open fields, the route passes between houses.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [4] After crossing the first of four drainage ditches, the path heads across the field towards the second ditch.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/33/7263329_9ba12c92.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [4]
After crossing the first of four drainage ditches, the path heads across the field towards the second ditch.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [5] The path approaches another footbridge over a drainage ditch.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/41/7264119_203e228a.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [5]
The path approaches another footbridge over a drainage ditch.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [6] Near another bridge over a drainage ditch, the way is obstructed by this fallen tree.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/41/7264120_8a0bb31b.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [6]
Near another bridge over a drainage ditch, the way is obstructed by this fallen tree.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [7] The path now runs along the field edge.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/41/7264121_27a44cb8.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [7]
The path now runs along the field edge.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [8] The path approaches the point where it joins the Thames and Severn Way.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/41/7264122_b7e2555a.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [8]
The path approaches the point where it joins the Thames and Severn Way.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [9] The path to Main Street leaves the track that is the Thames and Severn Way.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/41/7264123_4324e15f.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [9]
The path to Main Street leaves the track that is the Thames and Severn Way.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [46] At this junction of paths, the route now heads south towards the confluence of the River Coln with the River Thames.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266015_db91a609.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [46]
At this junction of paths, the route now heads south towards the confluence of the River Coln with the River Thames.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [47] The track gives access to leads to The Round House.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266016_33728d6f.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [47]
The track gives access to leads to The Round House.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [48] The public footpath veers to the left, the track continues to The Round House.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266017_e2af831d.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [48]
The public footpath veers to the left, the track continues to The Round House.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [49] This bridge carries the track to The Round House over the River Coln.
Here the River Coln and the River Thames have their confluence and, between the rivers, the now disused Thames and Severn Canal comes to an end as it meets the river.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266018_b8ba8707.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [49]
This bridge carries the track to The Round House over the River Coln.
Here the River Coln and the River Thames have their confluence and, between the rivers, the now disused Thames and Severn Canal comes to an end as it meets the river.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [50] This footbridge carries the long distance Thames and Severn Way over the River Thames. Here the River Coln and the River Thames have their confluence and, between the rivers, the now disused Thames and Severn Canal comes to an end as it joins the river.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266019_f4c5d9d6.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [50]
This footbridge carries the long distance Thames and Severn Way over the River Thames. Here the River Coln and the River Thames have their confluence and, between the rivers, the now disused Thames and Severn Canal comes to an end as it joins the river.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [51] The Round House is set alongside the now disused Thames and Severn Canal where it comes to an end as it joins the River Thames. Seen from the path that is now both the Thames and Severn Way and The Thames Path. The Round House and the Round House Cottage are both listed, grade II, with details for The Round House at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089423" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089423">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and for Round House Cottage at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089424" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089424">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266020_4f023a98.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [51]
The Round House is set alongside the now disused Thames and Severn Canal where it comes to an end as it joins the River Thames. Seen from the path that is now both the Thames and Severn Way and The Thames Path. The Round House and the Round House Cottage are both listed, grade II, with details for The Round House at: Link
and for Round House Cottage at: Link
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
and for Round House Cottage at: Link
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [52] The path, both the Thames and Severn Way and The Thames Path, runs alongside the River Thames towards Lechlade.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266021_c8c87121.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [52]
The path, both the Thames and Severn Way and The Thames Path, runs alongside the River Thames towards Lechlade.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [53] The path continues towards Lechlade on the bank of the River Thames.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266023_7357efdc.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [53]
The path continues towards Lechlade on the bank of the River Thames.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
![A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [54] A view across the fields to The Round House. There is a closer view of the Round House at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7266020">SU2098 : A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [51]</a>.
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/60/7266024_c50a8b90.jpg)
A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [54]
A view across the fields to The Round House. There is a closer view of the Round House at SU2098 : A figure of eight walk from Lechlade-on-Thames [51].
After leaving Lechlade, the route joins the long distance Thames and Severn Way and passes the southern edge of Bowmoor Lake. Turning north, and looping around the northern edge of the lake, the Thames and Severn Way is re-joined and followed to the banks of the River Thames and back to Lechlade. Slightly over 5 miles.
Buscot Wick is located at Grid Ref: SU2197 (Lat: 51.678513, Lng: -1.6871666)
Administrative County: Oxfordshire
District: Vale of White Horse
Police Authority: Thames Valley
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