Three Shires Stones – Batheaston Gardens loop from Batheaston

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Three Shires Stones – Batheaston Gardens loop from Batheaston

Moderate

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Three Shires Stones – Batheaston Gardens loop from Batheaston

02:54

42.5km

510m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.2 km for 190 m

After 41.7 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.34 km

Bridlepath Between Ashwicke Road and Ayford Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice bridlepaths through the fields and woods. Very easy with no gates apart from during winter when it can get muddy and overgrown

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7.61 km

Monument Lane Bridle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bridle path and trail heading towards Marshfield from St Catherines valley. Very muddy in winter but good fun if you don't mind a bit of slipping and sliding.

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8.72 km

Another great bridle path and trail heading towards Marshfield. Used to be very muddy on wet days but much improved thanks to volunteers working to maintain the paths. Save some energy for the mega hill at the end.

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10.8 km

George Lane Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle is quite small compared to normal castles, prominent and attractive to look at, intact and just off the side of the main road. It looks like a nice place to live

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23.6 km

Acton Turville Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Yet another charming Cotswolds town.

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27.9 km

Summer Lane Public Bridleway (Wiltshire Cycleway)

Highlight • Cycleway

Really enjoyable byway to cycle along. Wouldn't recommend going on a road bike unless there's been a dry spell of weather as there are some large puddles and bumps. However, …

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35.2 km

Doncombe Scrubs

Forest

38.3 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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41.7 km

Batheaston Gardens

Highlight • Structure

These wonderful gardens were once part of Batheaston House, an 18th-century property on the High Street to the north. Maintained by a team of volunteers, these gardens are much loved …

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