Vicars' Close – Wells Cathedral loop from Hartlake River

Bike touring routes & trails

Vicars' Close – Wells Cathedral loop from Hartlake River

Easy

5.0

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riders

Vicars' Close – Wells Cathedral loop from Hartlake River

01:36

27.0km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

68 m

View of Glastonbury Tor from Godney Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great view south across the Division Rhyne and Levels to Glastonbury Tor

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9.15 km

National Byway Out of Wells

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

lovely meandering road through the small hills southwest of Wells.

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17.6 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.

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17.8 km

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …

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19.4 km

The Syrens of the Wells to Glastonbury Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Lovely stretch of the old railway line...unfortunately it doesn't yet join up with the stretch from Cheddar or Frome but one day you'll be able to ride this old line …

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20.8 km

Quiet Lanes Around Wells With Views of Glastonbury Tor

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet lanes around Wells to keep off the main road. Part of cycle route 3 but this section can get cacky and potholed so don’t maybe take your super best bike down in winter.

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27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

4.18 km

1.74 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

19.5 km