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South West England

Great Somerford

Malmesbury Abbey – Cherington Lake loop from Great Somerford

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Great Somerford

Malmesbury Abbey – Cherington Lake loop from Great Somerford

Moderate

5

riders

Malmesbury Abbey – Cherington Lake loop from Great Somerford

03:23

56.1km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.1 km for 79 m

After 22.2 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.38 km

Somersford Arms

Highlight • Pub

Great little pub, very friendly staff, Very accommodating to cyclists (filling up water bottles, chatting about the route, etc...)

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2

7.08 km

Malmesbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

pleasant place to visit on a ride

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3

7.36 km

Malmesbury Market Cross and Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

A lovely town located on the Wiltshire cycleway. Features a lovely abbey as well as lots of independent shops and cafes. Would particularly recommend the Summer Café or The Birdcage. …

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4

7.78 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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22.2 km

Hermits Cave Plantation

Forest

6

23.7 km

The Barn Café at Chavenage

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe serving excellent coffee, cakes and sausage rolls

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7

30.2 km

St Nicholas Church

Highlight • Historical Site

8

30.8 km

Cherington Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice relaxing place to stop before either the short sharp climb into Cherington or (the other way) a long slow ride up to Hampton Fields.

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9

47.6 km

Sustrans Cycle Route 254 to Malmesbury

Highlight • Trail

Along the Sustrans cycle route 254

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B

56.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.2 km

1.70 km

1.67 km

219 m

176 m

169 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

17.6 km

186 m

149 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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