Bath Abbey – The Roman Baths loop from Melksham

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Bath Abbey – The Roman Baths loop from Melksham

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Bath Abbey – The Roman Baths loop from Melksham

02:58

46.7km

510m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.3 km for 86 m

After 24.4 km for 108 m

After 26.5 km for 62 m

After 27.9 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.82 km

Merkins Farm Café

Highlight • Cafe

A popular cyclists cafe with a campsite that is also great for runners. They have a good breakfast and lunch menu with plenty of choice and good size portions.
Open …

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12.2 km

Bradford on Avon Town Centre and Historic Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

Great little hillly town. Take a visit to the golden post box in honor of the olympians from the town. Also plenty of cafes and bakeries to choose from. Would highly recommend fish and chips by the river.

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19.5 km

Breakfast at Church Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

21.4 km

View of Midford Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A great view of Midford Castle. Once the home of Nicholas Cage 🏰

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26.3 km

Travelodge Bath City Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Unfortunately, no photo but who takes them of Travelodges?
This hotel is worth a mention, as the staff are incredibly helpful.
I have done this ride (Kemble-Bath on the Fosse …

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27.6 km

Thermae Bath Spa

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a modern recreation of the Roman Baths. It is in itself steeped with history, being part of the great redesign by John Wood the elder and younger so …

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28.0 km

Bath Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Bath, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is an Anglican parish church and a former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded …

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28.0 km

The Roman Baths

Highlight • Natural Monument

Found in Bath city centre, the Roman Baths are an impressive example of Roman life. Used for public bathing during Roman reign in Britain, the baths are composed of a …

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