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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

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St. Paul Malmesbury Without

Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

02:16

31.5km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Start point

Bus stop

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804 m

Malmesbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

pleasant place to visit on a ride

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4.84 km

Scenic Road to Fosse Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite lane to reach the Fosse Way

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5.54 km

Fosse Way Ford Crossing

Highlight • Trail

Fairly easy to ride, manageable on gravel bike or mtb

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5.70 km

Ford and Stone Bridge on the Fosse

Highlight • Bridge

Definitely use the little stone bridge 😊

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5.74 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Avon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Careful on the downhill approach to this. There has been heavy erosion. There is a path over the bridge. Hopefully, someone will have done some "conservation" (or repair) work on it since last year.

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6.57 km

Fosse Way Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast, straight byway keeping you off the roads. You might meet motorcycles en route so be aware!

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30.3 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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30.5 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. …

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31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

8.95 km

1.46 km

1.36 km

1.21 km

298 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

10.1 km

2.93 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

25°C

11°C

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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

Malmesbury High Street

Scenic Road to Fosse Way

Fosse Way Ford Crossing

Ford and Stone Bridge on the Fosse

Stone Bridge Over the River Avon

Fosse Way Byway

Malmesbury Abbey

Malmesbury Market Cross and Abbey

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