Vicars' Close – Fosseway Ford loop from Wells

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Vicars' Close – Fosseway Ford loop from Wells

Moderate

riders

Vicars' Close – Fosseway Ford loop from Wells

02:11

29.9km

440m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.64 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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911 m

Vicars' Close

Highlight • Monument

One of Britain’s oldest residential streets. Dating from the 14th century it’s a worth while visit for an cycle tour in Wells.

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11.4 km

View of Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be prepared for properly muddy and sticky and bumpy bridleways

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14.5 km

Fosse Way

Archaeological Site

15.6 km

Beacon Hill Wood

Highlight • Forest

Steep, beech wood. MTBs permitted.

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17.0 km

Fosseway Ford

Highlight • Trail

Original Fosseway descent into Shepton Mallet (off road)

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17.2 km

Fosse Way Ford and Viaduct Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The very first bit has a very large, very deep section (over BB and hubs) but the rest it fantastic.

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26.6 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 …

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28.7 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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