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Malmesbury High Street – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Little Somerford

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Malmesbury High Street – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Little Somerford

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Malmesbury High Street – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Little Somerford

04:01

15.3km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Angrove Wood

Forest

8.07 km

View of Malmesbury Abbey and the River Avon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Idyllic English scene.

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8.59 km

Malmesbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

pleasant place to visit on a ride

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8.79 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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8.90 km

West Gate of Malmesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Plaque commemorating Malmesbury's historic West Gate.

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9.35 km

Hooded Monk Statue

Highlight • Monument

Statue of a hodded monk, is it Elmer? is it William of Malmesbury? Who knows?

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9.42 km

This is a bit of a hidden gem. It's quite easy to miss it, yet it has a large indoor seating area as well as outside tables and chairs. Open 7 days a week. Big choice of snacks, cakes, and coffees. Recommended.

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9.45 km

Malmesbury Market Cross and Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

A lovely town located on the Wiltshire cycleway. Features a lovely abbey as well as lots of independent shops and cafes. Would particularly recommend the Summer Café or The Birdcage. If passing through early in the day there is a huge choice of fantastic bakery's selling all the classics.
Birdcage open every day 12:00 - 21:30.
Summer café open Mon to Sat 7:30 - 17:00 and Sun 9:00 - 16:00.

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9.77 km

South Gate of Malmesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Commemorative plaque showing the location for the historic South Gate of Malmesbury.

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13.4 km

Lea Wood

Forest

15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

3.61 km

2.65 km

729 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

4.55 km

2.65 km

1.94 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Malmesbury High Street – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Little Somerford

View of Malmesbury Abbey and the River Avon

Malmesbury High Street

Malmesbury Abbey

West Gate of Malmesbury

Hooded Monk Statue

Jackdaws Coffee House

Malmesbury Market Cross and Abbey

South Gate of Malmesbury

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