Malmesbury Abbey – West Gate of Malmesbury loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

Malmesbury Abbey – West Gate of Malmesbury loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

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Malmesbury Abbey – West Gate of Malmesbury loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

01:06

25.9km

160m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.6 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

392 m

Hortico Coffee Shop & Plant Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Great little coffee shop and plant centre serving hot drinks and cake.
Don't forget to say hello to Pads the very cute border terrier!

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8.63 km

Malmesbury Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 12th Century, Malmesbury Abbey is a great place to explore. You can visit the tomb of King Athelstan as well as a 15th Century bible. The abbey is open everyday from 9am to 5pm.

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8.74 km

West Gate of Malmesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Plaque commemorating Malmesbury's historic West Gate.

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16.4 km

Veloton Café & Bike Shop Tetbury

Highlight • Structure

Cafe for cyclists. Not usually open Monday. Also a bike shop.

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16.7 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tetbury

Highlight • Religious Site

Try the Velo cafe near the centre

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16.8 km

Cotswold Coffee Bar

Highlight • Other

16.9 km

Tetbury Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

40p (decimal) is 100x more than the old "spend a penny" 1d

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21.9 km

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

A pleasure ride past and even better to visit... especially if you know where the back door is! ;)

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

4.71 km

920 m

335 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

2.83 km

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

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20 %

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Malmesbury Abbey – West Gate of Malmesbury loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

Hortico Coffee Shop & Plant Centre

Malmesbury Abbey

West Gate of Malmesbury

Veloton Café & Bike Shop Tetbury

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tetbury

Cotswold Coffee Bar

Tetbury Public Toilets

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

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