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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Malmesbury

Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

Moderate

5.0

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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

03:11

52.2km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.6 km for 79 m

After 15.8 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.73 km

Fosse Way Ford Crossing

Highlight • Trail

Fairly easy to ride, manageable on gravel bike or mtb

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2

3.90 km

Definitely use the little stone bridge 😊

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3

3.94 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Avon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Careful on the downhill approach to this. There has been heavy erosion. There is a path over the bridge. Hopefully, someone will have done some "conservation" (or repair) work on it since last year.

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4

11.1 km

Tetbury Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A brilliant and smooth gravel cycleway.

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15.7 km

Hermits Cave Plantation

Forest

6

23.0 km

I'd avoid this segment until the spring now, the woods section is very poached and pretty unrideable.

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7

25.4 km

Leighterton

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque Cotswold village built around the church of St Andrew. There is a pretty village pond and a pub.

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8

25.6 km

Leighterton Village Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picnic spot. Quiet place to sit.

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9

51.4 km

Malmesbury Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 12th Century, Malmesbury Abbey is a great place to explore. You can visit the tomb of King Athelstan as well as a 15th Century bible. The abbey is open everyday from 9am to 5pm.

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B

52.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

7.48 km

7.34 km

3.47 km

1.26 km

150 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

14.3 km

14.3 km

2.14 km

677 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 26 June

27°C

17°C

13 %

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