Somerset Monument – King Lane loop from Little Sodbury

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Somerset Monument – King Lane loop from Little Sodbury

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Somerset Monument – King Lane loop from Little Sodbury

01:38

15.4km

180m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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1.98 km

View of Horton Camp

Highlight • Natural Monument

Once an important line of defence on the edge of the Cotswolds, Horton Camp is now hidden amongst the rolling hills. Built during the Iron Age, you can still find …

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5.09 km

The Beaufort Arms

Highlight • Pub

Excellent beers by Wickwar and coffee for £1:50 (May 19).

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6.09 km

Somerset Monument

Highlight • Monument

The Somerset Monument was built in 1846 to commemorate Lord Robert Somerset. Lord Somerset was a soldier who fought in the Peninsular War and the War of the Seventh Coalition. …

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6.56 km

View of South Gloucestershire from Somerset Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view that's a good excuse for a breather unless you're in a rush up!

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7.39 km

King Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely country lane. Take a breath here before tackling Hawkesbury Hill.

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13.9 km

Little Sodbury Church and William Tyndale Memorial

Highlight • Religious Site

A very picturesque spot with some lovely lanes in the area to follow, as well as a few good climbs.

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14.0 km

Woodland Climb in The Cotswolds

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Actually it's lovely. Not too long, not too steep and the bit that is the steepest is eased by being through some wonderful woodlands. The road surface is quite good as well.

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14.6 km