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Salisbury Cathedral – Salisbury Market Square loop from Redlynch

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Salisbury Cathedral – Salisbury Market Square loop from Redlynch

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Salisbury Cathedral – Salisbury Market Square loop from Redlynch

02:02

33.1km

260m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.1 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Forest

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Salisbury Cathedral and Historic City Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Salisbury is a fascinating city in the vibrant county of Wiltshire. This cathedral city has much going for it, from its historic centre to its multitude of prehistoric remnants. It sits on the confluence of the Rivers Nadder, Avon and Bourne and is well known for its lovely parks and weeping willows draping over the water's surface.

The city is small with a population of a little over 40,000 but it's a vibrant destination with visitors from all over the world. The remains of a Norman cathedral, Old Sarum, lie just to the north of the city whilst Stonehenge can be found 8 miles (13 km) to the northwest.

Perhaps most notable for its cathedral, inside, you can find one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta on display. The cathedral has the largest cloisters and close in the country. It also has a pair of nesting peregrine falcons and a webcam above the nest which is broadcast live online during nesting season.

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15.3 km

Salisbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Salisbury Cathedral can be seen for miles around and is the elaborate heart of this small and beautiful city. Renowned for its English Gothic architecture, the cathedral dates back to the 1200s and has the tallest church spire in the UK. Not only that, the cloisters and close are the largest in Britain.

Think that’s enough? Not for Salisbury. The cathedral is home to the most well-preserved of four copies of the Magna Carta and has a verge and foliot clock, one of the oldest working clocks in the world. The subject of several John Constable paintings, it’s a beautiful sight and surrounded by stunning historic buildings.

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15.9 km

Paddington Bear Statue on Fisherton Street

Highlight • Monument

Paddington has been seated on a bench on Fisherton Street, outside The former General Infirmary, sporting his signature red hat, blue duffle coat, and a marmalade sandwich in paw. Great spot for a selfie.

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16.1 km

Poultry Cross, Salisbury

Highlight • Historical Site

A prominent landmark in Salisbury's centre, the Poultry Cross is a Grade-I listed structure. Originally built in the 14th century, the cross was used to indicate the site of former markets and is the last surviving of four in the city, the other three being the Cheese Cross, Barnard's Cross and another that stood on the site of the wool market.

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16.2 km

Salisbury Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Salisbury's Market Square is a vibrant hub of activity, filled with colourful stalls, lively street performers, and historic architecture. It's the perfect place to soak up the local atmosphere and experience the charm of Wiltshire.

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16.4 km

Salisbury Guildhall

Highlight • Historical Site

Located in the center of Salisbury, the Guildhall is a listed building south of Bourne Hill Gardens. One of the many beautiful buildings in the city center.

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30.2 km

Downton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Downton is a charming village situated along the River Avon. A Roman villa has been discovered here, and on high ground, the remains of an Iron Age hillfort are still visible today.

Downton hosts the annual Cuckoo Fair which offers visitors some 250+ craft stalls, live music, and entertainment.

With a brewery and plenty of facilities, Downton makes a great base to explore the River Avon and the New Forest from.

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30.6 km

The Moot and Moot House, Downton

Highlight • Historical Site

Hidden away in the tiny village of Downton, the Moot is the remains of an 11th century motte and bailey castle. Like much of this region, Downton is the home of numerous historic discoveries dating back to neolithic times and the Moot is actually next to the remains of a Roman Villa.

The earthworks that can be walked around today are from a Norman castle and form part of extensive landscaped gardens. Free to the public, this is a perfect spot for a mosey about and a cracking open of the thermos flask.

Moot House was built in the 1600s and landscaped the castle earthworks. They had an earthen amphitheatre built which saw many plays performed, particularly Shakespeare's.

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33.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

10.5 km

1.58 km

567 m

533 m

123 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

4.63 km

709 m

261 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

23°C

15°C

50 %

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Comments

April 2, 2023,Salisbury Cathedral loop from Salisbury

Getting a few miles in before the Rebellion Way in May.. Tech issues today.. Well, user failure really, I was riding the route in reverse and wondering why Garmin was telling me off every five seconds.. Once I realised my mistake the tech worked perfectly.

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Salisbury Cathedral – Salisbury Market Square loop from Redlynch

Salisbury Cathedral and Historic City Centre

Salisbury Cathedral

Paddington Bear Statue on Fisherton Street

Poultry Cross, Salisbury

Salisbury Market Square

Salisbury Guildhall

Downton Village

The Moot and Moot House, Downton

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