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Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from Oldfield Park

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United Kingdom

England

South West England

Bath and North East Somerset

Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from Oldfield Park

Hard

4.6

(8)

riders

Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from Oldfield Park

03:02

46.2km

530m

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: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.41 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.51 km

Summerhouse

Forest

5.45 km

Tennant's Wood

Forest

15.0 km

River Chew

Highlight • River

Winding 17 miles (27 km) through rural Somerset, the River Chew is a beautiful stretch of water. It passes through the Mendip hills, flowing through Publow, Woolard and Compton Dandon …

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16.1 km

All Saints' Church, Publow

Highlight • Religious Site

It is not so common for a Christian place of worship – which encompasses the whole of heaven – to be dedicated to “ALL SAINTS”. Usually it is one (or …

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16.1 km

Publow Bridge — Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a deep pool under the village bridge here, which is perfect for cooling off on hot days!

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16.4 km

River Chew

Lake

16.9 km

Pensford Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Spanning 995 feet (303 meters) and 95 feet (29 meters) tall, the Pensford viaduct is impossible to miss when you visit the village. The beautiful disused railway bridge was built …

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17.0 km

View of the Pensford Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A lovely lane with a lovely view, shame about the surface. There's a lot of loose gravel and sand about which makes this a bit sketchy in places. Worth it …

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21.5 km

Countryside View

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25.4 km

The Round House Toll House

Highlight • Monument

A thatched hexagonal toll house built around 1793.

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25.9 km

Stanton Drew Stone Circles

Highlight • Historical Site

Stanton Drew Stone Circle is a breathtaking ancient monument next to the River Chew. Composed of three separate circles, it is the third largest complex of standing stones in England …

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

10.4 km

2.81 km

398 m

204 m

146 m

115 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

19.6 km

142 m

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

26°C

10°C

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Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from Oldfield Park

River Chew

All Saints' Church, Publow

Publow Bridge — Wild Swimming Spot

Pensford Viaduct

View of the Pensford Viaduct

Countryside View

The Round House Toll House

Stanton Drew Stone Circles

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