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Fosse Way Gravel Section – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Batheaston

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Fosse Way Gravel Section – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Batheaston

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4.7

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Fosse Way Gravel Section – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Batheaston

03:38

57.3km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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2.64 km

Three Shires Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

Erected in 1859, the Three Shires Stones mark the point where Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire meet.
Although the marking is pretty impressive, it's nestled at the side of the main …

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3.36 km

Fosse Way Near Colerne

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Normal road in pretty poor condition, runs alongside Colerne. Part of the Fosse Way.

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5.82 km

Doncombe Scrubs

Forest

13.0 km

The Salutation Inn

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This is the only pub actually on the route from Kemble Station until Batheaston. Kitchen shuts at 14:30.

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13.8 km

Fosse Way Gravel Section

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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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15.9 km

Grittleton House

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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29.0 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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45.3 km

Fosse Way Road Section

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Entirely road section of the ancient Fosseway. Good for travelling between gravel/off road segments. Can be busy but is generally quiet. Road surface is poor/gravelly in sections.

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55.6 km

View of Bath

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It's a very steep climb!

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57.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.4 km

647 m

267 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

20.9 km

499 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

5°C

23 %

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Fosse Way Gravel Section – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Batheaston

Three Shires Stones

Fosse Way Near Colerne

The Salutation Inn

Fosse Way Gravel Section

Grittleton House

Malmesbury Abbey

Fosse Way Road Section

View of Bath

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