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Vicars' Close – Wells Cathedral loop from Midsomer Norton

Vicars' Close – Wells Cathedral loop from Midsomer Norton

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Vicars' Close – Wells Cathedral loop from Midsomer Norton

01:38

35.9km

420m

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 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.4 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.38 km

Chilcompton Stream and Waterfall

Highlight • River

A pretty village where the road follows a stream. There's quite a stiff climb up Bowden Hill and Bakers Lane to the south, where you can find a Co-op store at the top.

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17.2 km

Vicars' Close

Highlight • Monument

One of Britain’s oldest residential streets. Dating from the 14th century it’s a worth while visit for an cycle tour in Wells.

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17.4 km

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …

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18.9 km

Stoberry Warren

Forest

25.5 km

View of the Mendip Transmitting Station

Highlight • Structure

Views of the Mendip Transmitting Station near the Bath Road & B3135 junction on top of The Mendips.

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35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

8.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

306 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

29°C

15°C

0 %

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Vicars' Close – Wells Cathedral loop from Midsomer Norton

Chilcompton Stream and Waterfall

Vicars' Close

Wells Cathedral

View of the Mendip Transmitting Station

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