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Launde Abbey – View of Launde Abbey loop from Gaddesby

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Launde Abbey – View of Launde Abbey loop from Gaddesby

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Launde Abbey – View of Launde Abbey loop from Gaddesby

02:10

41.2km

460m

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 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 km

Sludge Hall Hill

Highlight • Climb

On the wonderfully named "Sludge Hall Hill", you will gain around 50m of elevation over an average gradient of around 7%. (Sludge Hall itself, despite the name is a rather lovely, private country house).

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2

23.1 km

Launde Abbey Climb

Highlight • Trail

Short hill with a magnificent surrounding

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3

23.3 km

Launde Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Countryside Christian retreat on the site of an old abbey. Very picturesque.

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4

23.5 km

View of Launde Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're enjoying a view of Launde Abbey - a Christian retreat and conference centre, you're about to work for it - enjoy the climb up and out!

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24.3 km

Ash Hill Plantation

Forest

6

31.8 km

Owston Lane

Highlight • Trail

Rideable on any bike. Great little lane with grass in the middle.

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7

34.6 km

John O' Gaunt Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Second estate road. Good views including viaduct. Lots of route variations around here where you could include Marefield estate and Tilton on the hill.

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8

34.6 km

Twyford Viaduct (John O’ Gaunt)

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

A piece of railway history to gaze upon as you steam past, footpaths and other roads surrounding if you want to further explore the old viaduct.

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41.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

340 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

16.8 km

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 18 July

21°C

11°C

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