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Gatcombe Valley Road – Minchinhampton Village loop from Stroud

Gatcombe Valley Road – Minchinhampton Village loop from Stroud

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Gatcombe Valley Road – Minchinhampton Village loop from Stroud

01:23

25.9km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.13 km

Dunkirk Mill Ponds

Nature Reserve

7.08 km

Gatcombe Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice alternative to "The W". It's much quieter and for the most part much shallower, though there is a steep kicker when you reach Minchinhampton. Some lovely and varied rural scenery and great views of the Gatcombe Valley.

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10.3 km

Minchinhampton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated at the top of a hill on the Cotswold escarpment, the pretty town of Minchinhampton is an ancient market town and a good stop-off for a mid-ride coffee. Minchinhampton …

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10.4 km

Henry's Premium Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

A small cafe, but great coffee and small selection of savouries and cakes.

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10.5 km

Henry's Bakehouse

Highlight • Cafe

12.7 km

Burleigh Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A charming rural lane with great views of the Brimscombe Valley. In combination with the highlight named "Minchinhampton Common Back Lane" it makes a great alternative to the main road. …

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21.1 km

Minchinhampton to Rodborough Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Be careful turning in from the Minchinhampton Common end. It's a sharp right, on a blind corner, with a cattle grid. Bit rough in places but ok for any bike.

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

5.24 km

1.64 km

492 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

7.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Gatcombe Valley Road – Minchinhampton Village loop from Stroud

Gatcombe Valley Road

Minchinhampton Village

Henry's Premium Coffee

Henry's Bakehouse

Burleigh Lane

Minchinhampton to Rodborough Lane

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