The Bishop's Palace, Wells – Wells City Centre loop from Wells

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The Bishop's Palace, Wells – Wells City Centre loop from Wells

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The Bishop's Palace, Wells – Wells City Centre loop from Wells

01:39

6.39km

40m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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978 m

The Bishop's Palace, Wells

Highlight • Historical Site

The stunning Bishop's Palace has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for more than 800 years. Construction began around 1210 and continued into …

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1.02 km

The cloisters at Wells Cathedral are a beautifully preserved, tranquil quadrangle adjoining the south side of the nave. Unlike many other English medieval cathedrals, Wells was never a monastery; it …

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1.19 km

Scissor Arches in the Nave

Highlight • Other

The striking scissor arches inside Wells Cathedral are one of the most remarkable architectural marvels of the medieval world. Designed by master mason William Joy in the 14th century, these …

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1.23 km

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Nestled in Somerset, The Bishop's Palace & Gardens is a breathtaking 13th-century medieval residence. Surrounded by a tranquil, swan-inhabited moat, it offers visitors an enchanting glimpse into history.

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1.29 km

Wells City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful city worth seeing, which despite its fame has not lost its charm - the absolute highlight of course is the cathedral 🥰

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1.68 km

Castle Moat

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Imagine a scene straight out of a fairytale: calm water reflecting high medieval walls and ancient stone towers. That’s the moat at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells.
Fed by fresh …

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6.39 km

End point

Parking

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