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Malmesbury Abbey – Malmesbury High Street loop from Ford

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Malmesbury Abbey – Malmesbury High Street loop from Ford

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Malmesbury Abbey – Malmesbury High Street loop from Ford

02:35

42.6km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 14, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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239 m

Bridge Over the Bybrook River

Highlight • Bridge

A small pretty village. There are no shops but it does have a pub, the White Hart on the banks of the Bybrook River next to the bridge.

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1.17 km

Bridlepath to Long Dean

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really enjoyable bridlepath leading down through the fields and woods to Long Dean. At the right time of year, the woods are coated with a carpet of wild garlic, perfect for foraging!

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7.39 km

Grittleton House

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely roads and gravel paths. A good pub nearby, too!

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20.5 km

Malmesbury Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 12th Century, Malmesbury Abbey is a great place to explore. You can visit the tomb of King Athelstan as well as a 15th Century bible. The abbey is open everyday from 9am to 5pm.

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21.1 km

River Avon Garden View

Highlight • Viewpoint

pretty place to have a quick stop

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21.6 km

Malmesbury Market Cross and Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

A lovely town located on the Wiltshire cycleway. Features a lovely abbey as well as lots of independent shops and cafes. Would particularly recommend the Summer Café or The Birdcage. …

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21.8 km

Malmesbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

pleasant place to visit on a ride

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38.7 km

St. Margaret's Church, Yatton Keynell

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely place to have a quick rest

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42.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

1.85 km

615 m

206 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

18.8 km

564 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Malmesbury Abbey – Malmesbury High Street loop from Ford

Bridge Over the Bybrook River

Bridlepath to Long Dean

Grittleton House

Malmesbury Abbey

River Avon Garden View

Malmesbury Market Cross and Abbey

Malmesbury High Street

St. Margaret's Church, Yatton Keynell

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