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Mendip
Coleford

Fosseway Ford – Fairy Cave Climb loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

Moderate

5

riders

Fosseway Ford – Fairy Cave Climb loop from Leigh-on-Mendip

01:55

28.0km

380m

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: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.50 km

View of the Quarry

Highlight • Other

7.70 km

Asham Wood

Forest

3

10.1 km

Cake? Coffee? Toilets? Yes, yes and yes. A great rest stop. eastsomersetrailway.com

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4

18.9 km

Fosseway Ford

Highlight • Trail

Original Fosseway descent into Shepton Mallet (off road)

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5

22.6 km

Fairy Cave Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

Interesting rocks and lots of green foliage on this sharp climb.

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23.9 km

Harridge Wood East

Forest

B

28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

1.66 km

1.04 km

442 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

1.34 km

758 m

141 m

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 15 October

15°C

7°C

11 %

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