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The Mercian Way – Chavenage Lane loop from Cam and Dursley

Hard

16

riders

The Mercian Way – Chavenage Lane loop from Cam and Dursley

03:17

50.8km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.73 km

The Frocester George

Highlight • Pub

A good pub stop to rehydrate, especially on the hottest day of the year. The pub has a big outside courtyard where you can keep an eye on your bike …

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2

14.5 km

The Mercian Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good for families - rubber/aggregate mix surface, flat and safe, pretty fast under the tyre and far nicer than bath road

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3

20.4 km

Nags Head Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

better on a slightly wider tire as road can be bumpy - Turn left at the end to bypass Hapmton Hill to Minchinghampton, or continue straight to miss the hills and fast cars towards Tetbury.

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4

34.9 km

Chavenage Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You won't ever take the main road to Tetbury again.

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5

36.1 km

Hidden Valley, Cotswolds

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

After Kingscote this beautiful road takes you around the right-hand side of the most beautiful hidden valley.

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6

37.8 km

Kingscote

Highlight • Other

A wonderfully quaint church and striking War Memorial. So many names for such a tiny village! 😢

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7

40.4 km

Take a break at the top of the hill and look through the gate on your right! The view is amazing on a clear day!

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8

43.3 km

St Giles' Church, Uley

Highlight • Other

Great local shop, and The Crown Inn has a good garden and local Uley ales on tap

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B

50.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.7 km

7.31 km

1.73 km

1.21 km

444 m

258 m

142 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

21.2 km

1.18 km

454 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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