Wellow Brook Lane – Two Tunnels Greenway loop from Frome

Wellow Brook Lane – Two Tunnels Greenway loop from Frome

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Wellow Brook Lane – Two Tunnels Greenway loop from Frome

02:32

52.3km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 23.0 km for 1.77 km

After 27.6 km for 1.77 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.87 km

Long Hill Into Frome

Highlight • Climb

There is a bit of a double hill here so watch out, the first is out of Great Elm and then it dips, and then there is the hill proper. No relief coming the other way, its just as steep, if not quite as long.

Bring your granny gear, the other way into Frome is less hilly but still quite tedious. Recommend heading over to Nunney first if coming from the West.

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4.46 km

Mells River Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

In the valley below Great Elm, a charming bridge crosses the Mells River, with a bench on the riverbank offering a peaceful spot to enjoy the views or take a refreshing dip. A layby on one side of the river provides convenient parking if you'd like to start your journey here.

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18.8 km

Wellow Brook Lane

Highlight • River

A lovely little lane runs aside Wellow Brook, a small river that feeds into the Avon. The countryside here is quiet and picturesque – synonymous with Somerset. It's a great place to cycle!

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24.4 km

Forest Path in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

After Midford this quickly becomes hard packed gravel. Safe and relatively comfortable to ride on any road bike. Several gates to pass through, watch out for craters on the path.

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24.7 km

Rainbow Wood

Forest

26.2 km

Two Tunnels Greenway

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bike path going through the famous two tunnels. The longest bike path tunnel in the UK. Although it is lit the lighting is poor so lights are highly recommended to avoid collisions. Great spot for some on ride karaoke if you love the sound of your own voice (echos).

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28.4 km

Gravel Path in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

It is doable on any road bike (including 25mm tyres) as long as you choose your lines well. I've ridden it multiple times without punctures and no stone chips either (18mph or so). Surface has gotten more and more cratered over the years but is well compacted (not chattery) and safe to ride. Several gates to pass through along the way.

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28.6 km

View of the Cotswolds

Highlight • Viewpoint

32.8 km

Littleton Lane and Wellow Brook

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good road bike section. This section of Littleton Lane is open with Wellow Brook to the south and fields with horses to the north. There are two World War II pillbox (type 24) field defence posts. Further up Littleton Lane towards Wellow can get a little wet and muddy if it has been raining the day or so before, it is only a short section thought, and won't ruin your bike or ride.

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