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South West England

Gloucestershire

Painswick Village – Fiddler's Climb loop from Quedgeley

Road cycling routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Painswick Village – Fiddler's Climb loop from Quedgeley

Moderate

12

riders

Painswick Village – Fiddler's Climb loop from Quedgeley

01:35

32.5km

390m

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.22 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.26 km

St. Swithun's Church, Brookthorpe

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 13th century with a north aisle added in 1892. Constructed in limestone with stone slate roofs.

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2

7.12 km

St John the Baptist Church, Edge

Highlight • Historical Site

A very beautiful and unique looking church.

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3

12.0 km

St Mary's Church and Yew Trees, Painswick

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous for the 99 topiary yew trees. Legend has it that if a hundredth tree is planted the devil will come and pull it out by the roots.

Painswick is a lovely example of a Cotswold town.

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4

12.2 km

Painswick Village

Highlight • Settlement

Described as the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’, Painswick is a beautiful village surrounded by some of Gloucestershire's most delightful countryside. The historic wool village boasts quaint, narrow streets with buildings dating back to the 13th century.

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5

12.4 km

Painswick Arts Café

Highlight • Cafe

6

16.9 km

Fiddler's Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice gradual climb, gets you out of Cheltenham into the hills of the cotswolds.

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B

32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

9.09 km

3.42 km

2.40 km

192 m

182 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

3.89 km

220 m

102 m

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