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South West England

Gloucestershire

Cotswold Rural Lane – Fountain in Sandford Park loop from Notgrove Railway Cutting

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Cotswold Rural Lane – Fountain in Sandford Park loop from Notgrove Railway Cutting

Hard

5.0

(1)

6

riders

Cotswold Rural Lane – Fountain in Sandford Park loop from Notgrove Railway Cutting

03:16

46.9km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.4 km for 105 m

After 28.4 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.63 km

Cotswold Rural Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

quite and picturesque

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2

7.77 km

St Oswald's Church, Compton Abdale

Highlight • Historical Site

St Oswold is a pretty church in Compton Abdale village dating back to the early 1400s. Surrounded by sheep grazing, the church has a perpendicular tower with unusual pinnacles. It's a great place to stop for a picnic.

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8.92 km

Stancombe Wood

Forest

9.24 km

Compton Grove

Forest

5

11.6 km

Old Mill Pub

Highlight • Pub

Good food, beautiful location next to the river, indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent for fuel before Withington hill.

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6

27.4 km

Flower Gardens and Gustav Holst Statue

Highlight • Monument

enjoy the ride

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7

28.4 km

Fountain in Sandford Park

Highlight • Structure

A pretty park in the centre of Cheltenham at the end of the High Street. The park was founded in 1929 and designed by the architect Milner White. The landscaped …

Tip by

8

31.8 km

View of the Malverns from Harp Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

34.5 km

View of Cheltenham from Ham Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

10

41.5 km

The Cotswold Guy

Highlight • Cafe

Nice farm shop and food selections

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B

46.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

3.39 km

2.06 km

812 m

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

21.9 km

496 m

134 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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12°C

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