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Gare Hill – Climb to Stourhead loop from Shepton Mallet

Gare Hill – Climb to Stourhead loop from Shepton Mallet

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Gare Hill – Climb to Stourhead loop from Shepton Mallet

02:23

46.5km

680m

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

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.0 km

Riverside Slipway in Nunney

Highlight • River

On the opposite side of the road from the church is a small slipway to the river. The bollards on the roadside are wide and flat and make a good place to perch.

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15.1 km

The Bald Arms and Old Road Cut-Through

Highlight • Structure

An old road which you can now use as a cut through between Nunney and Cheese hill.

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15.5 km

Nunney–Trudoxhill Tunnel Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

sneaky little cut through to avoid crossing the main road.

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21.6 km

Gare Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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23.4 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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24.7 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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24.8 km

Climb to Stourhead

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Some people like to torture themselves up Kingsettle Lane. By comparison, this is a really nice and enjoyable climb up to the same area. Never gets too steep and some …

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44.4 km

Lane Into Shepton Mallet

Highlight • Trail

A little lane that drops you right down into the town- handy if you want to visit the Rapha store and cafe :)

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46.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

2.09 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

10.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

31°C

14°C

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Gare Hill – Climb to Stourhead loop from Shepton Mallet

Riverside Slipway in Nunney

The Bald Arms and Old Road Cut-Through

Nunney–Trudoxhill Tunnel Underpass

Gare Hill

Gare Hill Summit

Dark Lane Climb

Climb to Stourhead

Lane Into Shepton Mallet

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