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United Kingdom
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Somerset
Mendip
St Cuthbert Out

Stourhead House and Gardens – Gare Hill loop from Wookey Hole

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
Mendip
St Cuthbert Out

Stourhead House and Gardens – Gare Hill loop from Wookey Hole

Hard

5

riders

Stourhead House and Gardens – Gare Hill loop from Wookey Hole

04:15

78.4km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: July 17, 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 37.9 km for 372 m

After 39.5 km for 372 m

After 64.8 km for 341 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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13.2 km

Old Wood

Forest

2

34.1 km

Dark Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great climb or descent on Dark Lane

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3

34.6 km

Dark Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

A fantastic climb featuring a sharp hairpin bend near the top that adds a rewarding challenge. Spotting the house ahead signals you're almost at the summit, so shift into a …

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4

38.9 km

Bristol High Cross at Stourhead

Highlight • Historical Site

This road runs alongside Garden Lake providing a beautiful view of the tranquil waters and the stunning Stourhead Gardens. Keep an eye out for the market cross, originally erected in …

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5

39.1 km

Stourhead House and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Great National Trust place to stop and refuel, hot drink are around £2.50 and plenty of food to choose from. Grounds past cafe are free the members or around £19 for adults.

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6

44.2 km

Gare Hill Summit

Highlight • Climb

Gare hill is a great climb to test yourself on - it goes up in 3 stages and brings you up into the forest. Or if you are looking for fun it's a great descent.

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7

46.1 km

Gare Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the bigger hills near Frome - it goes up in 3 but once you are at the top their are great views, lots of quite roads to choose from as well as bridleways through the forest.

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8

52.6 km

sneaky little cut through to avoid crossing the main road.

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9

53.9 km

Riverside Slipway in Nunney

Highlight • River

On the opposite side of the road from the church is a small slipway to the river. The bollards on the roadside are wide and flat and make a good place to perch.

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65.0 km

Fosse Way

Archaeological Site

B

78.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.2 km

5.51 km

1.95 km

1.19 km

646 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

31.6 km

941 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 20 July

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