Gare Hill – Gare Hill Summit loop from Mere

Gare Hill – Gare Hill Summit loop from Mere

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Gare Hill – Gare Hill Summit loop from Mere

01:48

38.5km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.16 km

View Over Mere and the Somerset Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

View over Mere, Wiltshire and Somerset

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6.01 km

The Deverills Scenic Road

Highlight • Cycleway

17.9 km

The Bath Arms, Longleat Estate

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub and guest house at the top of Longleat Safari Park. Great area to sit outside and get a drink or snack. They also have a garden in the back with more seating.

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18.8 km

Horningsham Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Views out to Somerset before finishing the climb up to Horningsham and back into Longleat

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22.8 km

Back Road to Trudoxhill

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Great backroad with smooth tarmac that links up longleat to the bottom of Gare hill or Trudoxhill

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26.4 km

Gare Hill

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One of the bigger hills near Frome - it goes up in 3 but once you are at the top their are great views, lots of quite roads to choose from as well as bridleways through the forest.

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28.2 km

Gare Hill Summit

Highlight • Climb

Gare hill is a great climb to test yourself on - it goes up in 3 stages and brings you up into the forest. Or if you are looking for fun it's a great descent.

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29.5 km

Dark Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

A fantastic climb featuring a sharp hairpin bend near the top that adds a rewarding challenge. Spotting the house ahead signals you're almost at the summit, so shift into a …

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