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Vicars' Close – Fosseway Ford loop from Wells

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Vicars' Close – Fosseway Ford loop from Wells

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Vicars' Close – Fosseway Ford loop from Wells

02:16

30.7km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 743 m for 87 m

After 974 m for 136 m

After 8.95 km for 198 m

After 19.8 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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901 m

Scissor Arches in the Nave

Highlight • Other

1.22 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.

Tip by

14.9 km

Fosse Way

Archaeological Site

16.0 km

Beacon Hill Wood

Highlight • Forest

Steep, beech wood. MTBs permitted.

Tip by

17.4 km

Fosseway Ford

Highlight • Trail

Original Fosseway descent into Shepton Mallet (off road)

Tip by

17.5 km

Fosse Way Ford and Viaduct Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The very first bit has a very large, very deep section (over BB and hubs) but the rest it fantastic.

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19.9 km

Kilver Court Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

A nice route to take from the Rapha Archive Store. Be prepared to carry your bike over a few stiles

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29.5 km

Loaf Bakehouse

Highlight • Restaurant

With cakes, tarts, pancakes, and cooked breakfast, the Loaf Bakehouse is a trendy bakery in the centre of Wells. They are open from 8:30am - 10pm serving breafast, lunch and …

Tip by

30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

6.33 km

3.06 km

2.55 km

2.20 km

719 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

10.1 km

6.68 km

1.10 km

475 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 20 June

28°C

13°C

0 %

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Vicars' Close – Fosseway Ford loop from Wells

Scissor Arches in the Nave

Vicars' Close

Beacon Hill Wood

Fosseway Ford

Fosse Way Ford and Viaduct Descent

Kilver Court Viaduct

Loaf Bakehouse

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