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Honeybourne Line Bridge – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham Spa

Honeybourne Line Bridge – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham Spa

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Honeybourne Line Bridge – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham Spa

02:21

46.1km

550m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 274 m

After 45.9 km for 274 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

The Honeybourne Line Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

The cycle path is in excellent state of repair giving a smooth ride. It is popular with with cyclist, runners, walkers and families.

It is an important wildlife corridor and small mammals and foxes are frequent visitors..

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1.38 km

Honeybourne Line Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old Honeybourne Line runs from the Prince of Wales Stadium, Tommy Taylors lane, into the railway station at Queens Road and was formerly the railway line connecting Cheltenham and Honeybourne, Worcestershire.

The bridge cross the road near Waitrose Supermarket.

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16.1 km

Halls Grove

Forest

16.1 km

View of Fields on Quiet Lane, The Cotswolds

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Had to create this highlight as it was the highlight of my trip. Amazingly quiet and beautiful road amongst fields

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30.0 km

Withington Wood Climb

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Great climb. A “Grind it out” vibe

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30.5 km

Withington Roman Villa

Archaeological Site

38.9 km

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Dowdeswell Reservoir is a scenic stretch of water on the outskirts of Cheltenham. From the reservoir, you step straight into Dowdeswell Woods; a nature reserve that’s home to many species …

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39.4 km

Dunkertons Cider and Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to get a coffee and sample so local cider next door. Also sells great bread for a post ride snack.

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43.3 km

The Meadow Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

46.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

3.04 km

3.03 km

1.61 km

365 m

350 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

4.43 km

492 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 6 September

22°C

17°C

38 %

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Honeybourne Line Bridge – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham Spa

The Honeybourne Line Cycle Path

Honeybourne Line Bridge

View of Fields on Quiet Lane, The Cotswolds

Withington Wood Climb

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Dunkertons Cider and Coffee Stop

The Meadow Cafe

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