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The Mercian Way – Minchinhampton Village loop from Stonehouse

Moderate

4.0

(1)

36

riders

The Mercian Way – Minchinhampton Village loop from Stonehouse

01:45

26.3km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.3 km for 3 m

After 22.4 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.58 km

Cycle Path Through the Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

7.62 km

The Mercian Way

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Good for families - rubber/aggregate mix surface, flat and safe, pretty fast under the tyre and far nicer than bath road

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3

9.39 km

Testing twisty climb out of Nailsworth that peaks at 15%. Apparently named after its shape viewed on a map. At the top on a clear day one is rewarded with …

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4

11.6 km

View from Well Hill

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5

12.4 km

Minchinhampton Village

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Situated at the top of a hill on the Cotswold escarpment, the pretty town of Minchinhampton is an ancient market town and a good stop-off for a mid-ride coffee. Minchinhampton …

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6

15.4 km

View of Toadsmoor Valley

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19.6 km

Arundel Mill Ponds

Nature Reserve

8

20.5 km

Stroud Farmers' Market

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B

26.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

8.93 km

3.65 km

664 m

441 m

305 m

208 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

7.88 km

2.94 km

741 m

207 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

30°C

20°C

20 %

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