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South West England

Gloucestershire

Winchcombe – Hailes Abbey loop from Winchcombe

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Winchcombe – Hailes Abbey loop from Winchcombe

Hard

27

riders

Winchcombe – Hailes Abbey loop from Winchcombe

04:04

52.4km

890m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.93 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

98 m

Winchcombe

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely town and great road to cycling.

Tip by

2

1.04 km

Sudeley Castle

Highlight • Castle

3

1.24 km

Road Up by the Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

4

2.99 km

Climb Out of Winchcombe

Highlight • Climb

a little steep but worth it!

Tip by

5

3.45 km

View Over the Cotswolds

Highlight • Natural

great views and quiet lanes

Tip by

6

6.46 km

Hailes Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1246 by the Earl of Cornwall, Hailes Abbey was once the centre of monastic life. The ruins are set in a picturesque landscape and are a wonderful place to relax.

Tip by

14.3 km

Wells Head

Lake

15.9 km

The Warren

Forest

16.2 km

Ash Plantation

Forest

10

24.3 km

The Old Post Office, Guiting Power

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for a mid ride refreshment stop, drinks & cake on the village green.

Tip by

11

39.7 km

View of the Cotswolds from Cheltenham–Cotswold Border Crossroad

Highlight • Viewpoint

Awesome Coffee and Cake Shop

Tip by

B

52.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

10.2 km

7.79 km

689 m

174 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

15.9 km

13.2 km

4.25 km

213 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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