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South West England

Wells Cathedral – Fairy Cave Climb loop from Holcombe

Road cycling routes

South West England

Wells Cathedral – Fairy Cave Climb loop from Holcombe

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Wells Cathedral – Fairy Cave Climb loop from Holcombe

01:52

37.0km

450m

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: March 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

Holcombe Farmshop & Kitchen

Highlight • Restaurant

Great new cafe in a renovated pub with outdoor seating and space to put bikes (no racks but easy to lean against garden walls). Good food and tasty looking cakes too.

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2

19.6 km

Loaf Bakehouse

Highlight • Restaurant

With cakes, tarts, pancakes, and cooked breakfast, the Loaf Bakehouse is a trendy bakery in the centre of Wells. They are open from 8:30am - 10pm serving breafast, lunch and …

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3

20.3 km

Wells Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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" …

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4

26.6 km

View of the Mendip Transmitting Station

Highlight • Structure

Views of the Mendip Transmitting Station near the Bath Road & B3135 junction on top of The Mendips.

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5

27.4 km

Hartley’s Kitchen Café Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Free refills on filter coffee and great food. Warm welcome for cyclists.

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6

33.1 km

Fairy Cave Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

Interesting rocks and lots of green foliage on this sharp climb.

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37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

11.0 km

1.78 km

704 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

10.2 km

289 m

< 100 m

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