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Malmesbury Abbey – View of Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

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Malmesbury Abbey – View of Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

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Malmesbury Abbey – View of Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

03:04

11.8km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.23 km

Hyam Wood

Forest

5.65 km

West Gate of Malmesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Plaque commemorating Malmesbury's historic West Gate.

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5.76 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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6.11 km

View of Malmesbury Abbey and the River Avon

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Idyllic English scene.

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6.61 km

View of Malmesbury Abbey

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Just a gorgeous view of the Malmesbury Abbey, you can imagine it, centuries ago, being a place so visible in the landscape with much fewer buildings!

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7.24 km

View of Abbey and Grazing Animals

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8.60 km

King Heath Gravel Track

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This one is 'straight' out of Flanders. Great double track with grass down the middle, and really long.
It's great fun flicking from side to side to pick the smoothest …

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11.0 km

I stopped here for a break and a local gentleman told me the history of King's Heath. It was given to the people of Malmesbury by King Athelstan over a millennium ago in recognition of their efforts against Viking invaders.

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

2.86 km

2.51 km

102 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

2.63 km

2.12 km

1.88 km

1.70 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

21 %

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Malmesbury Abbey – View of Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

West Gate of Malmesbury

Malmesbury Abbey

View of Malmesbury Abbey and the River Avon

View of Malmesbury Abbey

View of Abbey and Grazing Animals

View of the Countryside

King Heath Gravel Track

King's Heath Path

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