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South West England

Gloucestershire

Painswick Village – Old Painswick Road loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Painswick Village – Old Painswick Road loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

Moderate

6

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Painswick Village – Old Painswick Road loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

01:19

18.6km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.27 km

Painswick Village

Highlight • Settlement

Described as the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’, Painswick is a beautiful village surrounded by some of Gloucestershire's most delightful countryside. The historic wool village boasts quaint, narrow streets with buildings dating back to the 13th century.

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2

1.70 km

Old Painswick Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From Painswick a steep descent is followed by a bit of a wall on the other side, though it relents a little as you get higher... keep going! Thankfully a …

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3

12.7 km

St John the Baptist Church, Edge

Highlight • Historical Site

A very beautiful and unique looking church.

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4

14.8 km

Sevenleaze Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful and gently undulating road with great views. It's very quiet and the surface is immaculate.

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5

15.8 km

Cud Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not much of a tip but it is well worth taking 5 and soaking up the views across Gloucester all the way up to the Malverns (on a good day)

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B

18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

2.38 km

404 m

234 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

4.44 km

404 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 6 September

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16°C

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