Malmesbury Abbey – View of Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

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Malmesbury Abbey – View of Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

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Malmesbury Abbey – View of Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

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11.8km

70m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.23 km

Hyam Wood

Forest

5.65 km

West Gate of Malmesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Plaque commemorating Malmesbury's historic West Gate.

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5.76 km

Malmesbury Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 12th Century, Malmesbury Abbey is a great place to explore. You can visit the tomb of King Athelstan as well as a 15th Century bible. The abbey is open everyday from 9am to 5pm.

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6.11 km

View of Malmesbury Abbey and the River Avon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Idyllic English scene.

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6.61 km

View of Malmesbury Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a gorgeous view of the Malmesbury Abbey, you can imagine it, centuries ago, being a place so visible in the landscape with much fewer buildings!

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7.24 km

View of Abbey and Grazing Animals

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8.60 km

King Heath Gravel Track

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This one is 'straight' out of Flanders. Great double track with grass down the middle, and really long.
It's great fun flicking from side to side to pick the smoothest …

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11.0 km

I stopped here for a break and a local gentleman told me the history of King's Heath. It was given to the people of Malmesbury by King Athelstan over a millennium ago in recognition of their efforts against Viking invaders.

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