St Mary's Church, Gladestry – St Mary's Church loop from Kington

St Mary's Church, Gladestry – St Mary's Church loop from Kington

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St Mary's Church, Gladestry – St Mary's Church loop from Kington

02:36

50.8km

710m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.3 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.0 km

The Oak Pub, Gladestry

Highlight • Restaurant

watering hole and grub with a little village shop tucked in the corner.

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10.2 km

St Mary's Church, Gladestry

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary's is a pretty church in the heart of Gladestry that dates to the 13th century. There are still plenty of early historical features that you can see today, …

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18.0 km

Rhiw Fwnws Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A lovely route between the Edw and Arrow Valleys. A short sharp climb from the west, longer and gentler from the east.

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18.5 km

Glascwm Climb

Highlight • Climb

By my reckoning it's about a 103m elevation gain, topping out at 392m, over a distance of a fraction over 1km - an overall 10% climb, with a short steeper section to test you out midway.

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19.1 km

St David's Church, Glascwm

Highlight • Historical Site

An atmospheric well preserved medieval church in the beautiful upper Edw Valley.

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22.4 km

Scenic Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

37.5 km

View of Highgate Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant views towards Highgate Hill

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49.3 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary’s Church was founded in the late Norman period. The oldest part of the church that survives is the tower, which was built around 1200. The church, which is …

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50.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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