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The Walled Garden at Mells – Alfred's Tower Climb loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

The Walled Garden at Mells – Alfred's Tower Climb loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

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The Walled Garden at Mells – Alfred's Tower Climb loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

02:50

53.5km

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 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.15 km

The Walled Garden at Mells

Highlight • Natural

Garden cafe surrounded by beautiful planting and sculptures. terraced areas to enjoy the sunshine or a large greenhouse if it is raining. Very cycle friendly, with a wood fired pizza oven if you have worked up enough of an appetite.

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9.85 km

Riverside Slipway in Nunney

Highlight • River

On the opposite side of the road from the church is a small slipway to the river. The bollards on the roadside are wide and flat and make a good place to perch.

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11.2 km

Nunney–Trudoxhill Tunnel Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

sneaky little cut through to avoid crossing the main road.

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16.0 km

Seymour Arms Pub

Highlight • Pub

Wellworn traditonal country tavern. Serving up local cider though a hatch.

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20.1 km

Dark Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great climb or descent on Dark Lane

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20.6 km

Dark Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

A fantastic climb featuring a sharp hairpin bend near the top that adds a rewarding challenge. Spotting the house ahead signals you're almost at the summit, so shift into a …

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26.1 km

Alfred's Tower Climb

Highlight • Climb

King Alfred's Tower is managed by the National Trust and is part of the nearby Stourhead estate.
The tower is a 49m high folly designed in 1772. It's believed to …

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45.5 km

Lane Into Shepton Mallet

Highlight • Trail

A little lane that drops you right down into the town- handy if you want to visit the Rapha store and cafe :)

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53.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

362 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

20.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

19°C

12°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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The Walled Garden at Mells – Alfred's Tower Climb loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

The Walled Garden at Mells

Riverside Slipway in Nunney

Nunney–Trudoxhill Tunnel Underpass

Seymour Arms Pub

Dark Lane Climb

Dark Lane Climb

Alfred's Tower Climb

Lane Into Shepton Mallet

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