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South West England

Glastonbury Tor – Mendip Hills Scenic Descents loop from Compton Martin

Road cycling routes

South West England

Glastonbury Tor – Mendip Hills Scenic Descents loop from Compton Martin

Moderate

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Glastonbury Tor – Mendip Hills Scenic Descents loop from Compton Martin

03:36

66.9km

740m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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5.43 km

Pear Tree Cottage

Forest

2

7.73 km

Descent Toward Bath

Highlight • Climb

After the climbs of the Mendip, this is a lovely fast and quiet descent back toward Bath

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3

10.5 km

Redhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Detour off the main road onto quiet country lanes. Not a tricky climb or a nice descent in the other direction. Close to some farms so keep an eye out for escaped wildlife!

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4

29.4 km

View of Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just off the main road and you're onto the Levels ...... mind the potholes though!

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5

34.7 km

Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Historical Site

You can spot Glastonbury Tor from miles around as you ride along the flat lanes in the Somerset Levels. Perched atop a hill, it's a definitive landmark of the area. …

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6

42.1 km

View of Glastonbury Tor from River Sheppey Lanes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The levels can be a blessing or a curse depending on how windy it is and what direction you’re going. However, this is a lovely stretch of lanes that forms …

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7

52.2 km

View of Glastonbury Tor from Mendip Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the safest place to stop at the ancient momument and see the amazing views

Go down the road slightly and you can see further to the west.

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8

59.2 km

Mendip Hills Scenic Descents

Highlight • Trail

Fast descents around here. Some steep gradients. Cyclist heaven.

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63.5 km

Fairfield Wood

Forest

10

65.8 km

View of Chew Valley Lake from Wrangle Road Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

An alternative to the old Bristol road to get up to or off the Mendips. Views are epic at the top. Quieter than the main roads.

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B

66.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.6 km

6.12 km

1.65 km

606 m

Surfaces

44.0 km

23.0 km

< 100 m

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12°C

26 %

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