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Whichford War Memorial – Long Compton Woods loop from Sibford Gower

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Whichford War Memorial – Long Compton Woods loop from Sibford Gower

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Whichford War Memorial – Long Compton Woods loop from Sibford Gower

02:17

26.6km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.0 km for 358 m

After 20.0 km for 56 m

After 20.3 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.77 km

Quiet Lanes by the River Stour

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely lanes with nice views. The road surfaces are generally poor and there is loads of gravel on the road. Watch out.

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5.17 km

Greenhill Covert

Forest

7.94 km

Whichford War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

At the heart of many beautiful roads and climbs in the North Cotswolds

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11.1 km

Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the beautiful Long Compton Woods in The Cotswolds AONB. The woods are made up of Broadleaved and conifer trees with a lovely understory of wildflowers and seasonal bluebells.

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12.4 km

View of the Cotswolds

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not for rscingbikes, better MTB

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14.8 km

Scenic Road Through the Cotswold Hills

Highlight • Trail

very beautiful views along here. Just watch out for abundant gravel on the road!

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20.0 km

The George Inn, Brailes

Highlight • Restaurant

The George Inn at Brailes is a traditional 16th century Cotswold pub that serves up a delicious range of traditional and continental food and local Hooky beers. The pub has …

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20.1 km

St George's Church

Highlight • Other

Gorgeous churches are tucked away along this route. This one is a gem.

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20.3 km

St. George's Church and Cemetery, Lower Brailes

Highlight • Religious Site

"The name "Brailes" is thought to originate either from the Old Welsh breg-lis - "hill court" - or the Old English byrgels - "burial place". Castle Hill Motte in the …

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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

7.48 km

5.33 km

986 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

8.26 km

2.14 km

1.46 km

1.45 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Whichford War Memorial – Long Compton Woods loop from Sibford Gower

Quiet Lanes by the River Stour

Whichford War Memorial

Long Compton Woods

View of the Cotswolds

Scenic Road Through the Cotswold Hills

The George Inn, Brailes

St George's Church

St. George's Church and Cemetery, Lower Brailes

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