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South West England

Fosse Way Gravel Section – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Petty France

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Fosse Way Gravel Section – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Petty France

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Fosse Way Gravel Section – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Petty France

02:58

50.0km

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.46 km

Poppy Field in the Cotswolds

Highlight • Natural

2

11.1 km

Fosse Way Gravel Section

Highlight • Trail

Built by the Romans during their rule of Britain, the Fosse Way road connected Exeter and Lincoln via Bath, Cirencester and Leicester. Running 230 miles (370 km) in total, the …

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3

13.1 km

Grittleton House

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely roads and gravel paths. A good pub nearby, too!

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4

26.3 km

Malmesbury Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 12th Century, Malmesbury Abbey is a great place to explore. You can visit the tomb of King Athelstan as well as a 15th Century bible. The abbey is open everyday from 9am to 5pm.

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5

39.6 km

Sherston Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

6

39.6 km

The Angel Café, Sherston

Highlight • Cafe

The Co-op in the post office was open and I needed it, wide selection of for and drinks and a good bench to fill the bottles back up and rest the legs for a couple of minutes.

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7

39.8 km

The Courtyard Café, Sherston

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee stop with outdoor seating and homemade cakes

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8

42.1 km

Ford and Stone Bridge in The Cotswolds

Highlight • River

Looks too deep to ride through. Use the raised path to get round.

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47.9 km

Swangrove

Forest

B

50.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.4 km

2.03 km

959 m

562 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

23.7 km

606 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 28 August

20°C

14°C

95 %

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