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Honeybourne Line Bridge – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham Spa

Honeybourne Line Bridge – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham Spa

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5.0

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156

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Honeybourne Line Bridge – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham Spa

02:47

59.4km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 59.2 km for 274 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

The Honeybourne Line Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

The cycle path is in excellent state of repair giving a smooth ride. It is popular with with cyclist, runners, walkers and families.

It is an important wildlife corridor and small mammals and foxes are frequent visitors..

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1.38 km

Honeybourne Line Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old Honeybourne Line runs from the Prince of Wales Stadium, Tommy Taylors lane, into the railway station at Queens Road and was formerly the railway line connecting Cheltenham and Honeybourne, Worcestershire.

The bridge cross the road near Waitrose Supermarket.

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6.86 km

Cirencester Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This used to be a major route out of Cheltenham but since the A417 was converted to a dual carriageway there's a lot less traffic, and cyclists get the crawler …

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18.1 km

Marsden Hill Plantation

Forest

19.9 km

Old Park

Forest

24.6 km

Fire + Flow Coffee Roastery & Espresso Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cakes!

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42.4 km

Withington Wood Climb

Highlight • Trail

Great climb. A “Grind it out” vibe

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42.8 km

Withington Roman Villa

Archaeological Site

51.3 km

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Dowdeswell Reservoir is a scenic stretch of water on the outskirts of Cheltenham. From the reservoir, you step straight into Dowdeswell Woods; a nature reserve that’s home to many species …

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51.8 km

Dunkertons Cider and Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to get a coffee and sample so local cider next door. Also sells great bread for a post ride snack.

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59.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

20.4 km

4.09 km

1.74 km

569 m

350 m

Surfaces

58.1 km

650 m

374 m

233 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 2 September

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Honeybourne Line Bridge – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham Spa

The Honeybourne Line Cycle Path

Honeybourne Line Bridge

Cirencester Road

Fire + Flow Coffee Roastery & Espresso Bar

Withington Wood Climb

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Dunkertons Cider and Coffee Stop

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