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Kingscote – Minchinhampton Village loop from Nailsworth

Kingscote – Minchinhampton Village loop from Nailsworth

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Kingscote – Minchinhampton Village loop from Nailsworth

01:23

27.7km

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: April 19, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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707 m

Gatcombe Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice alternative to "The W". It's much quieter and for the most part much shallower, though there is a steep kicker when you reach Minchinhampton. Some lovely and varied rural scenery and great views of the Gatcombe Valley.

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5.43 km

Horsley Hill

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A good climb that will keep you honest. If you're coming from Nailsworth an undulating section precedes it. The climb itself is long but at a reasonable gradient.

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12.0 km

Kingscote

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A wonderfully quaint church and striking War Memorial. So many names for such a tiny village! 😢

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16.2 km

Tree-Lined Country Lane Near Tetbury

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As with all these roads near/north of Tetbury, it's great surface, few cars, and pretty scenery! Love the whole area

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17.9 km

Tree-Lined Lanes in the Cotswolds

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Gorgeous lanes, pretty countryside, very little traffic

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19.1 km

Chavenage to Cherington Lane

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Another great lane, this one links Chavenage and Cherington, without the need to drop into Avening. As a bonus, the Cherington half has been recently resurfaced (Spring 2021).

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23.1 km

Cherington Valley Lane and Lake

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Nearly every lane I've tried around these parts has been superb, this is no exception. Either a long and fun shallow descent followed by a short sharp climb into Cherington …

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27.1 km

Minchinhampton Village

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Situated at the top of a hill on the Cotswold escarpment, the pretty town of Minchinhampton is an ancient market town and a good stop-off for a mid-ride coffee. Minchinhampton …

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27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

422 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

10.1 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 24 May

32°C

17°C

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Kingscote – Minchinhampton Village loop from Nailsworth

Gatcombe Valley Road

Horsley Hill

Kingscote

Tree-Lined Country Lane Near Tetbury

Tree-Lined Lanes in the Cotswolds

Chavenage to Cherington Lane

Cherington Valley Lane and Lake

Minchinhampton Village

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