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I don’t usually like audio guides but this was really well done. Interesting castle history, but also the characters and stories. And the chapel at the end is an excellent finale. I spent almost an hour here. No cafe but you can get tea/coffee/ ice cream. A good stop!

Update April 2025 - the craters have now been filled in with hard pack gravel. Very much rideable on a road bike of any tyre size without needing to be too concerned about punctures.

In the valley below Great Elm, a charming bridge crosses the Mells River, with a bench on the riverbank offering a peaceful spot to enjoy the views or take a refreshing dip. A layby on one side of the river provides convenient parking if you'd like to start your journey here.

The tunnel lights were designed so you can see while not disturbing the bats. People using bright lights risk disturbing the bats and blinding other users. While you may feel using lights improves your ability to see and be seen they distract other users making it more difficult to see walkers, dogs etc.

Two great cafes in the village, all very picturesque

The tunnel lighting was upgraded in late 2023 and you can now easily see other riders, runners or pedestrians, so you do NOT need dazzling front lights any more. In the interests of safety and to avoid accidents PLEASE dim or dip your light when in the tunnel!

Don't forget to look to the east! There's an unobstructed view across to the Westbury White Horse in the distance 🐴

Gorgeous little lane with a nice little ice cream / drink hut along the way. Thankfully it's been beautifully resurfaced. Best done in the direction heading towards Wellow (uphill) as downhill it's too tight and twisty to enjoy properly due to blind bends.

After Midford this quickly becomes hard packed gravel. Safe and relatively comfortable to ride on any road bike. Several gates to pass through, watch out for craters on the path.

It is doable on any road bike (including 25mm tyres) as long as you choose your lines well. I've ridden it multiple times without punctures and no stone chips either (18mph or so). Surface has gotten more and more cratered over the years but is well compacted (not chattery) and safe to ride. Several gates to pass through along the way.

New lights in the tunnels as of 2023! Much better lit now in both tunnels.

A castle with a family history from 1160 to today. The family tree is simply gigantic.

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Started in the 14th century, and occupied by the Hungerford family for 300 years, Farleigh Hungerford Castle (now looked after by English Heritage) commands an impressive position overlooking the peaceful Frome Valley on the Wiltshire/Somerset border.

The café is a little way up Stony Street on the right but putting the highlight in exactly the right place means you can't route a road bike tour to the door without it saying that you have to push so the highlight is at the bottom of the street.

Managed by English Heritage this is a paid entry property unless your a member. The castle is a fortified mansion started in the 14th century. Today it's a ruin but there is still quite a lot left to explore. If you don't pay you can see the entrance from the car park which is quite impressive. You can also walk around the base on a footpath to the right (when facing the castle on the road). Open 10:00 - 17:00 everyday.

Food, drinks and rooms in a 700 year old pub. Nice beer garden. Pub open Mon to Thurs 8:00 - 22:30. Fri and Sat 8:00 - 23:00 and Sun 8:00 - 21:00. Food served Mon to Fri 8:00 - 11:30, 12:00 - 15:00 and 17:00 - 21:00. Sat 8:00 - 11:30 and 12:00 - 21:00. Sun 8:00 - 11:30 and 12:00 - 20:00.

Mells is a small pretty village in northeast Somerset. The streets feel old with several historically important buildings including the old church and manor house. The Talbot Inn is a great traditional country pub offering food, drinks and snacks from 11:00 - 23:00 Wed to Sun. The Walled Garden café and community plant nursery is open for cafe food and pizza from 11:00 - 16:00 Wed to Sun.

Bike shop open Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri 9:00 - 17:00. Wed 9:00 - 12:00 and Sat 9:00 - 15:00. Sun closed. Riverbank café open Mon and Tue 9:00 - 16:00. Wed and Thur 9:00 - 17:00. Fri 9:00 - 21:00. Sat 10:00 - 21:00. Sun 12:00 - 20:30.

Hartley Farm shop and café is a great spot to stop on a ride. The farm shop sells all the snacks you may need and the café has a good choice of cakes, breakfast, and lunch food including a new pizza oven. Plenty of space indoors and outside including a sheltered outside area. Bike racks and toilets. Open Mon to Sat 9:00 - 17:30 and Sun 9:00 - 16:00.

Ginger Piggery open Tuesday to Sunday but only 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Monday. Tel: 01985 850381 if you want to check opening hours.