King Alfred's Tower is managed by the National Trust and is part of the nearby Stourhead estate.
The tower is a 49m high folly designed in 1772. It's believed to mark the site where King Alfred rallied his troops in 878.

Ben Thompson 🏔

May 7, 2018

Road cycling

Very steep climb up to Alfred’s tower. Up to 20% in places.

Alex S

March 20, 2019

Road cycling

Bit of a killer this one that never quite settles at a steady gradient for more than a few dozen meters making it hard to find a pace, and gets worse and steeper the further you get. But isn't that the kind of stuff that make us love cycling? Well recommended!

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1. Glastonbury Tor & Alfred's Tower loop from Castle Cary

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2. Stourhead & King Alfred's Tower loop from Gillingham

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3. Longleat House – Longleat House Drive loop from Frome

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Location: Brewham, South Somerset, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Alfred's Tower Climb

1. Glastonbury Tor & Alfred's Tower loop from Castle Cary

2. Stourhead & King Alfred's Tower loop from Gillingham

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