Tewkesbury Abbey – St Mary's Church, Deerhurst loop from Tewkesbury

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Tewkesbury Abbey – St Mary's Church, Deerhurst loop from Tewkesbury

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Tewkesbury Abbey – St Mary's Church, Deerhurst loop from Tewkesbury

03:58

15.4km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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107 m

Tewkesbury Abbey and historic town centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Tewkesbury is a pretty medieval town in the Cotswolds set beside the River Severn. Perhaps the most famous attraction is Tewkesbury Abbey, which has dominated the town’s landscape for nearly 900 years. There is a wealth of historic buildings nestled within the characteristic streets, though. You also find plenty of places for food and drink, independent shops, galleries, and a good choice of accommodation.

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313 m

Tewkesbury Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Tewkesbury Abbey is a magnificent place of worship in the heart of town. The Grade I-listed building was originally founded as Benedictine Abbey in 1087. After the dissolution of the monasteries, it became the parish church. You can observe wonderful Norman architecture at the abbey and admire stained glass windows that have survived from the 15th century. The abbey grounds are a pleasant place to relax, too.

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645 m

Victoria Gardens, Tewkesbury

Highlight • Natural

942 m

The Bloody Meadow

Highlight • Historical Site

3.28 km

Long Plantation

Forest

7.03 km

Woodleigh War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

11.2 km

St Mary's Church, Deerhurst

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary’s is a Grade I-listed church in Deerhurst village, set within glorious countryside by the River Severn. The oldest parts of the church are the nave and chancel, which were built in the 8th century. The rest of the church was developed over the following 700 years and it was restored in the 19th century.

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11.4 km

Odda's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Odda's Chapel is one of the most complete surviving Saxon churches in England. The Grade I-listed chapel was built in 1056 for Earl Odda, a relation of Edward the Confessor. Astonishingly, it was incorporated into a farmhouse during the 17th century, with a kitchen in the nave and a bedroom in the chancel. Fortunately, it was rediscovered in 1865. The chapel is now in the care of English Heritage. It is free to visit.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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