Mortimer Bistro – Scenic Country Road loop from Swallowfield

Mortimer Bistro – Scenic Country Road loop from Swallowfield

Moderate

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Mortimer Bistro – Scenic Country Road loop from Swallowfield

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35.2km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 18.1 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.21 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Beech Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Idyllic church on the corner of Beech Hill Road and Grazeley Road on National Cycle Network Route 23 (sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-23/) - thanks to the imposing trees at the corner of the …

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3.56 km

Beech Hill Pond, Bench, and Historic Water Pump

Highlight • Structure

With a bench and picturesque pond, a nice place to take a quick rest and fuel stop.

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8.28 km

Mortimer Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Fabulous coffee and cinnamon buns

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14.9 km

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldermaston

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldermaston is the Church of England parish church of Aldermaston in Berkshire. The church, which is dedicated to St Mary, dates from the …

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15.5 km

North East Lodges and Gates to Aldermaston Court

Highlight • Monument

I was not expecting these...

Historic England tells me (historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1117332) that these are the "North East Lodges and Gates to Aldermaston Court", Grade II* Listed since 25 October 1951.

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15.5 km

Stone Cross Monument and Fountain in Aldermaston

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting and found on the junction with church road and in front of some impressive gates. Just not sure what it is marking?

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19.7 km

Newport and Bain Road Signpost Country Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This little segment is one I have ridden so, so many times, in both directions.

The lanes surrounding the segment are a delight, offering many traffic free (almost entirely and literally) kilometres of enjoyable rides.

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