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Castle Combe byways & bridleways — Cotswolds National Landscape

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Castle Combe byways & bridleways — Cotswolds National Landscape

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Castle Combe byways & bridleways — Cotswolds National Landscape

04:41

74.1km

650m

Mountain biking

This triangular route heading east is one of my favourite local gravel loops, and a pretty big day out too. Taking in parts of the Cotswold Way, the stunning bridleways of Castle Combe, the Fosse Way bridleway descent into the city of Bath and then an easy finish following the…

Last updated: July 29, 2024

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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17.2 km

Cotswold Way Field Margin Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Starting from the lane that links Hinton and Marshfield, this section of the Cotswold Way is a bridleway, and takes you along the field margin next to the hedge to …

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27.0 km

Nettleton Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Brilliant little stretch of bridleway, first through the trees along the edge of a field usually full of dairy cows, then up the centre of a large arable field climb, …

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29.6 km

Summer Lane Public Bridleway (Wiltshire Cycleway)

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Really enjoyable byway to cycle along. Wouldn't recommend going on a road bike unless there's been a dry spell of weather as there are some large puddles and bumps. However, …

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32.8 km

Castle Combe Bridleways

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

These are quintessential Cotswold bridleways at their finest. A stretch combining valley-side grassy trails, a lane through a quaint Cotswold stone village and alongside a babbling stream, woodland doubletrack and …

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43.9 km

Three Shires Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

Erected in 1859, the Three Shires Stones mark the point where Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire meet.
Although the marking is pretty impressive, it's nestled at the side of the main …

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66.2 km

Conham River Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Follow the river path through Conham River Park along the Avon from near Trooper's Hill all the way to the two pubs (the Chequers and Old Lock and Weir Inn) …

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74.0 km

Forever Pedalling Bike Workshop (closed)

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Formerly part of Business As Usual, Forever Pedalling is an appointment only bike workshop in Bristol with over 15 years experience.

Tim specialises in road and adventure bike repairs, servicing …

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74.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

23.2 km

12.8 km

3.54 km

2.87 km

2.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

19.3 km

8.81 km

8.50 km

3.49 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

20°C

11°C

20 %

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Comments

April 24, 2020

This triangular route heading east is one of my favourite local gravel loops, and a pretty big day out too. Taking in parts of the Cotswold Way, the stunning bridleways of Castle Combe, the Fosse Way bridleway descent into the city of Bath and then an easy finish following the river and the traffic-free

May 27, 2020

Hi Katherine, do you think a gravel bike would manage this route? Or would I be better off on a hardtail?

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Castle Combe byways & bridleways — Cotswolds National Landscape

Cotswold Way Field Margin Bridleway

Nettleton Bridleway

Summer Lane Public Bridleway (Wiltshire Cycleway)

Castle Combe Bridleways

Three Shires Stones

Conham River Park Trail

Forever Pedalling Bike Workshop (closed)

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