Glastonbury Tor – Wells Cathedral loop from Glastonbury

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Glastonbury Tor – Wells Cathedral loop from Glastonbury

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Glastonbury Tor – Wells Cathedral loop from Glastonbury

01:39

26.1km

230m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.4 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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75 m

Glastonbury Tor

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Lock your bikes down and walk the way up.

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2.80 km

Strawberry Line: Wells to Glastonbury

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Follows National Cycle Route 3/26 and is marked with mile markers with a cast bell in each one. Good traffic free route.

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13.3 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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15.1 km

The Syrens of the Wells to Glastonbury Railway Path

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Lovely stretch of the old railway line...unfortunately it doesn't yet join up with the stretch from Cheddar or Frome but one day you'll be able to ride this old line …

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16.4 km

Quiet Lanes Around Wells With Views of Glastonbury Tor

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Quiet lanes around Wells to keep off the main road. Part of cycle route 3 but this section can get cacky and potholed so don’t maybe take your super best bike down in winter.

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22.8 km