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Shepton Mallet

Wells Cathedral – Sweets Tea Rooms loop from Shepton Mallet

Moderate

4.0

(1)

47

riders

Wells Cathedral – Sweets Tea Rooms loop from Shepton Mallet

02:16

50.7km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.03 km

Wells Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" English cathedrals, and its easy to see why.

You can visit the cathedral from 7am - 7pm. Three is also a cafe, shop, and possibility to go on a guided tour. You can find more information, here: wellscathedral.org.uk

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2

13.1 km

The Ford

Highlight • Natural

Choose wet feet, or use the path

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3

17.5 km

4

26.6 km

Sweets Tea Rooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Not open Monday or Tuesday. Coffee refills £1

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5

37.9 km

Long Drove

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It’s super long, super flat, super straight. So much so that it doesn’t feel like you’re getting anywhere. Hard into a headwind. Fun with a tailwind.

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50.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

13.7 km

848 m

774 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

11.6 km

344 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

33°C

16°C

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