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South West England

Gloucestershire

View of Forest Green – The Mercian Way loop from Nailsworth

Running trails & routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

View of Forest Green – The Mercian Way loop from Nailsworth

Moderate

5.0

(1)

17

runners

View of Forest Green – The Mercian Way loop from Nailsworth

01:14

10.8km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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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

1.91 km

The “W” Hill Climb (Nailsworth to Minchinhampton Common)

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Testing twisty climb out of Nailsworth that peaks at 15%. Apparently named after its shape viewed on a map. At the top on a clear day one is rewarded with …

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2

5.79 km

Halfway Café, Minchinhampton Common

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3

6.49 km

View of Forest Green

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4

8.11 km

Burger Van

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5

8.16 km

The Mercian Way

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Good for families - rubber/aggregate mix surface, flat and safe, pretty fast under the tyre and far nicer than bath road

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

2.13 km

1.91 km

965 m

342 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

2.79 km

936 m

676 m

481 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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