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South West England

Sherborne Abbey – View of Glastonbury Tor loop from Sherborne

Road cycling routes

South West England

Sherborne Abbey – View of Glastonbury Tor loop from Sherborne

Hard

25

riders

Sherborne Abbey – View of Glastonbury Tor loop from Sherborne

05:43

126km

720m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 125 km for 359 m

Dismount required: • Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM • Saturday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

512 m

Sherborne Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

For many, known as the ‘Cathedral of Dorset’ Founded by St. Aldhelm in AD 705, Sherborne Abbey has developed from a Saxon cathedral to one of England’s most beautiful parish …

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11.6 km

St Vincent's Church, Ashington

Highlight • Historical Site

The Church of St. Vincent, a petite structure with origins dating back to 1189-1280, displays charming Hamstone accents and is crowned by a clay tile roof. Its walls are constructed …

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3

13.2 km

Rural Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

Great to get off of the main roads but watch out for pot holes and rough road surfaces. This road certainly needs resurfacing/fixing in places.

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4

50.6 km

Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

5

73.8 km

Sweets Tea Rooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Not open Monday or Tuesday. Coffee refills £1

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6

85.8 km

Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Historical Site

You can spot Glastonbury Tor from miles around as you ride along the flat lanes in the Somerset Levels. Perched atop a hill, it's a definitive landmark of the area. …

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7

89.7 km

View of Glastonbury Tor from Quiet Drove

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

90.7 km

View of Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quality of this road is massively varied. Beware pot holes with your nice carbon wheels

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B

126 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.8 km

28.5 km

5.97 km

383 m

164 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

84.1 km

41.6 km

274 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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