Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

Madmarston Hill Roman Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Great gravel surfaced undualting farm track
Part of National Cycle Route 5

Tip by

12.1 km

Bridleway from Epwell

Highlight • Trail

Nice track through the fields

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15.2 km

Gallows Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the valley. Unfortunately something went wrong with my gps-photo-sync so the photo from here appears at the bottom of the hill at Traitors Ford.

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15.3 km

Ditchedge Lane Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Epic descent from Gallows Hill to Traitors Ford - make sure your teeth are well glued in.

Tip by

18.0 km

Traitor's Ford

Highlight • River

23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

6.40 km

4.65 km

258 m

Surfaces

7.99 km

6.17 km

5.49 km

1.87 km

1.45 km

Elevation

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

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