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South West England

Little Somerford

Malmesbury Abbey – Saxon M4 Lane loop from Little Somerford

Road cycling routes

South West England

Little Somerford

Malmesbury Abbey – Saxon M4 Lane loop from Little Somerford

Moderate

18

riders

Malmesbury Abbey – Saxon M4 Lane loop from Little Somerford

02:02

47.5km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.4 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

19.8 km

Cow Heaven Valley

Highlight • Cycleway

This road (B4039) can be nice to cycle along, but it carries a lot of traffic between Chippenham and Acton Turville. We usually avoid it as much as possible and use quieter lanes nearby.

Tip by

2

21.9 km

Acton Turville Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Yet another charming Cotswolds town.

Tip by

3

22.4 km

Rolling Cotswold Roads

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rolling roads from Acton Turville to Easton Grey through lots of lovely Cotswold towns and villages. Usually reasonably quiet and often has a strong tail wind if going from West to East. Often featured in GCN videos.

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4

38.2 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.

Tip by

5

38.5 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. …

Tip by

6

38.5 km

Jackdaws Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

This is a bit of a hidden gem. It's quite easy to miss it, yet it has a large indoor seating area as well as outside tables and chairs. Open …

Tip by

7

40.2 km

Saxon M4 Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

I believe this lane was once part of the main Bristol to Oxford road. The Saxon M4 🙂

Tip by

B

47.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

2.24 km

488 m

338 m

Surfaces

46.2 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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16°C

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