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Buscot Weir

Wild Swimming Spot

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Riverside

Swimming

Late Spring

Photo: Des Blenkinsopp via Geograph.org.uk

Buscot Weir is a weir on the River Thames at the little National Trust village of Buscot, in the flat countryside of the upper Thames in Oxfordshire. The river spills over the weir into a broad, slow pool below, with grassy banks and a meadow alongside, and it has long been a favourite spot for a ri...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

1

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

3 day, 5 overnight

Rose Barn Cotswolds

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Buscot Weir?
Oxfordshire countryside contains this riverside spot near the town of Lechlade. Anyone seeking a dip can find it along the flowing waters of the River Thames.

What type of place is Buscot Weir?
Buscot Weir is a wild swimming spot on the River Thames near Lechlade.

When is the best time to visit Buscot Weir?
Late spring offers the clearest conditions before underwater weeds start to grow thick. Sunny afternoons during this season make the cold water feel incredibly refreshing.

What can you do at Buscot Weir?
Swimmers usually slide directly into the deep river pool to exercise against the moving current. People also enjoy packing a picnic to eat on the wide grassy banks while watching the dragonflies.

How long should I spend at Buscot Weir?
Spending a couple of hours gives you plenty of time for a thorough swim and a rest on the grass. An entire afternoon easily flies by if you bring a book and decide to lounge in the sun.

Where do I park at Buscot Weir?
A total of eight spaces sit nearby, providing three day and five overnight spots for visitors. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Buscot Weir?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Buscot Weir, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Buscot Weir?
Rose Barn Cotswolds provides a place to stay nearby as the single recorded option in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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