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South West England

Gloucestershire

Malmesbury Abbey – Cherington Lake loop from Cirencester

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Malmesbury Abbey – Cherington Lake loop from Cirencester

Moderate

5

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Malmesbury Abbey – Cherington Lake loop from Cirencester

03:58

65.6km

450m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 41.7 km for 79 m

After 41.9 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.28 km

St John the Baptist Church, Cirencester

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful church in Cirencester's central square. Dates from 1117.

Tip by

7.06 km

Ash Plantation

Forest

3

22.5 km

Sustrans Cycle Route 254 to Malmesbury

Highlight • Trail

Along the Sustrans cycle route 254

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4

24.6 km

River Avon Garden View

Highlight • Viewpoint

pretty place to have a quick stop

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5

25.1 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

25.3 km

Malmesbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

pleasant place to visit on a ride

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7

25.5 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.

Tip by

8

32.5 km

Easton Grey Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Pretty little village on the Avon near the Fosse Way

Tip by

41.8 km

Hermits Cave Plantation

Forest

10

49.2 km

Cherington Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice relaxing place to stop before either the short sharp climb into Cherington or (the other way) a long slow ride up to Hampton Fields.

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B

65.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.8 km

2.59 km

1.48 km

410 m

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

31.5 km

204 m

191 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 10 August

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13°C

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