St Mary's Church, Gladestry – St Mary's Church loop from Kington

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St Mary's Church, Gladestry – St Mary's Church loop from Kington

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St Mary's Church, Gladestry – St Mary's Church loop from Kington

01:39

24.4km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.1 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.73 km

Apostles Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A nice quiet way up to Brilley with far reaching views across the Wye Valley.

Tip by

16.0 km

St Mary's is a pretty church in the heart of Gladestry that dates to the 13th century. There are still plenty of early historical features that you can see today, including: the south wall of the nave, from the 13th century; the chancel arch and the main south doorway, from the 14th century; and it also has a medieval font inside. The church was restored in 1910 and the majority of the stained glass dates from the early 20th century.

Tip by

16.2 km

The Oak Pub, Gladestry

Highlight • Restaurant

watering hole and grub with a little village shop tucked in the corner.

Tip by

21.2 km

Hergest Castle Twts

Highlight • Castle

23.7 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary’s Church was founded in the late Norman period. The oldest part of the church that survives is the tower, which was built around 1200. The church, which is Grade I-listed, was built as a place of worship and a defensive stronghold. As such, it has extremely thick walls.

Tip by

24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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