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West Midlands Region

Gloucester Cathedral – Tewkesbury Abbey loop from Hanley Swan

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Gloucester Cathedral – Tewkesbury Abbey loop from Hanley Swan

Moderate

5

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Gloucester Cathedral – Tewkesbury Abbey loop from Hanley Swan

02:59

68.4km

350m

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 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.8 km for 80 m

After 49.6 km for 171 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

22.2 km

Short, Steep Rural Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short, sharp climb

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28.6 km

Richards Wood

Forest

3

30.1 km

Gloucester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Situated close to the River Severn, Gloucester Cathedral first appears in records in the 11th century. Built as an abbey church, it has a Norman nucleus as well as touches …

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4

47.7 km

The Ariavall Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

No idea who these carved wooden statues represent, but they are impressive and beautiful. I named my bike "Rosinante"... but I haven't tried tilting at any windmills... yet!

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5

49.7 km

Tewkesbury Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Tewkesbury Abbey is a magnificent place of worship in the heart of town. The Grade I-listed building was originally founded as Benedictine Abbey in 1087. After the dissolution of the …

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6

50.6 km

Tewkesbury Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Crossing the Mythe Road into north Tewkesbury you get a great view of the marina.

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7

63.0 km

Upton-upon-Severn Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful town with many interesting buildings.

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8

68.2 km

Hanley Swan Pond

Highlight • Settlement

Nice, not a very quiet place, though, in Hanley Swan. There are 3 benches, so you can sit down and look at local fauna.

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9

68.2 km

The Great Oak

Highlight • Natural

There are circular benches, right under the oak. Alternatively, you can sit near a small lake in front of the oak.

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B

68.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.0 km

16.9 km

3.60 km

600 m

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.7 km

15.3 km

341 m

104 m

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Thursday 9 July

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16°C

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