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Gloucestershire
Gloucester
Quedgeley

Short, Steep Rural Climb – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Quedgeley

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Gloucestershire
Gloucester
Quedgeley

Short, Steep Rural Climb – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Quedgeley

Moderate

49

riders

Short, Steep Rural Climb – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Quedgeley

01:45

37.7km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.27 km for 42 m

After 32.7 km for 17 m

After 36.4 km for 42 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.9 km

Short, Steep Rural Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short, sharp climb

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17.2 km

Meerend Thicket and Ashleworth Ham

Nature Reserve

3

17.6 km

Pond on Ham Road

Highlight • Natural

4

28.1 km

St Matthew's Church, Twigworth

Highlight • Religious Site

A newer church that was only consecrated in 1844 and closed in December 2019. It is the final resting place of the war poet and musician, Ivor Gurney (1890 - 1937).

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5

31.3 km

The standing wall on this site incorporates remnants of the church built about 900 AD by Æthelflæd, the daughter of King Alfred the Great and also known as the Lady of Mercia.

Æthelflæd and he her husband Æthelred were rulers of Mercia at a time when its eastern territory was occupied by Danish Viking armies.

In 909 Æthelflæd and her brother Edward, King of Wessex, successfully lead an army into Danish-held Lincolnshire and brought back powerful relics: the bones of Saint Oswald of Northumbria. The relics were placed in a crypt at the east end of the new church.

Æthelred and then Æthelflæd were buried here.

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6

31.7 km

Gloucester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Situated close to the River Severn, Gloucester Cathedral first appears in records in the 11th century. Built as an abbey church, it has a Norman nucleus as well as touches of Gothic architecture. Many important historical figures are buried at the cathedral such as Edward II of England and Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror.

The unique cathedral has also featured in Doctor Who and Sherlock as well as Harry Potter.

You can visit the cathedral and discover its 1,000 years of history from 7.30am - 6pm daily. There is also a cafe and a gift shop. You can find more information, here: gloucestercathedral.org.uk

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7

32.4 km

Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Settlement

Worth a look and plenty of food and drink options available.

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8

32.7 km

Ace, traffic-free trail. A nice break from some of the surrounding roads. :)

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9

33.2 km

Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Settlement

Forget what Komoot says about the track between here and Elmore... it is pristine gravel or paving and very smooth. There's only one 100 yard stretch where it's a bit muddy, otherwise it can be done on any bike at any time of year.

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37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

8.00 km

7.89 km

1.65 km

913 m

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

14.2 km

554 m

517 m

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Saturday 11 July

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16°C

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