Glastonbury Tor – Wells Cathedral loop from Glastonbury

Bike touring routes & trails

Glastonbury Tor – Wells Cathedral loop from Glastonbury

Moderate

4.7

(6)

riders

Glastonbury Tor – Wells Cathedral loop from Glastonbury

01:39

26.1km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.4 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

75 m

Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lock your bikes down and walk the way up.

Tip by

2.80 km

Strawberry Line: Wells to Glastonbury

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Follows National Cycle Route 3/26 and is marked with mile markers with a cast bell in each one. Good traffic free route.

Tip by

13.3 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" English cathedrals, and its easy to see why.

You can visit the cathedral from 7am - 7pm. Three is also a cafe, shop, and possibility to go on a guided tour. You can find more information, here: wellscathedral.org.uk

Tip by

15.1 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 from Clevedon, through Cheddar, Wells, Shepton Mallet, Frome, Radstock, Bath and all the way to Bristol.
Also a cool (small) wood on the north side for a bit of larking about.

Tip by

16.4 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.

Tip by

22.8 km