Wells Cathedral – Somerset Levels Wetlands loop from Street

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Wells Cathedral – Somerset Levels Wetlands loop from Street

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Wells Cathedral – Somerset Levels Wetlands loop from Street

05:15

82.0km

850m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.0 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.57 km

Glastonbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

Stroll through this bustling and vibrant high street belonging to the historic town of Glastonbury in Somerset. There are plenty of quirky and independent shops, cafés, and restaurants to discover …

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19.2 km

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …

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19.4 km

Vicars' Close

Highlight • Monument

One of Britain’s oldest residential streets. Dating from the 14th century it’s a worth while visit for an cycle tour in Wells.

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34.8 km

Mendip Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Sprawling across Somerset, the Mendip Hills are a chain of picturesque rolling limestone hills. Situated to the south of Bristol and Bath, the hills run from Weston-super-Mare to Frome, covering …

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39.6 km

View of the Severn Estuary from Longbottom Lane

Highlight • Forest

Its a steady pull up to get to the top of the Mendips but rewarded by views out over the Severn estuary.

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46.1 km

Cox's Mill Pond

Lake

46.7 km

Cheddar Gorge Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not as hard or as busy as I thought it would be... and I went on a sunny Saturday in May! The bottom is tourist heaven or hell depending on …

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72.5 km

Somerset Levels Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

An excellent route with all tarmac roads (apart from one very small minor main road section), rest all small side roads with very little car traffic. A number of pubs …

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78.9 km

Former Railway Bridge, Glastonbury to Burnham Line

Highlight • Trail

Nice traffic avoiding trail that short cuts through between Glastonbury and Avalon Marshes. Part of cycle route 3 but a shared path with walkers so keep eyes open. There’s a …

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