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South West England

The Holy Cow – View from Folly Hill loop from Chilcompton

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

The Holy Cow – View from Folly Hill loop from Chilcompton

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2

riders

The Holy Cow – View from Folly Hill loop from Chilcompton

00:51

13.2km

140m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

118 m

Chilcompton Stream and Waterfall

Highlight • River

A pretty village where the road follows a stream. There's quite a stiff climb up Bowden Hill and Bakers Lane to the south, where you can find a Co-op store at the top.

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2

924 m

The Holy Cow

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe serving locally sourced food, good coffee, plenty of bike-friendly outdoor seating.
Open: Monday - Friday / 9am - 3 or 4pm (seasonal)
Breakfast (till 11.15am) & Lunch
Saturday Breakfast / 9am - 2pm
Closed Sundays

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3

3.28 km

View from Folly Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great views from this road on Folly Hill. Leads down into Midsomer Norton which has a few cafe stops.

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4

9.63 km

View Towards the Somerset Levels

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

11.0 km

Downside Abbey Cricket Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

a lovely spot to sit a while and take in the views

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6

13.1 km

Home Farm

Highlight • Settlement

B

13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

1.00 km

372 m

306 m

Surfaces

8.17 km

4.39 km

372 m

245 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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