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Tewkesbury Abbey – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Hucclecote Meadows

Tewkesbury Abbey – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Hucclecote Meadows

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Tewkesbury Abbey – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Hucclecote Meadows

02:14

51.7km

220m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.6 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.2 km

St Mary Magdalene Church, Boddington

Highlight • Religious Site

The lands of Boddington, including the Manor, belonged to St Denys of Paris from the time of Edward the Confessor and along with Boddington Mill are mentioned in the Doomsday book.

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17.7 km

The Ariavall Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

No idea who these carved wooden statues represent, but they are impressive and beautiful. I named my bike "Rosinante"... but I haven't tried tilting at any windmills... yet!

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19.7 km

Tewkesbury Abbey is a magnificent place of worship in the heart of town. The Grade I-listed building was originally founded as Benedictine Abbey in 1087. After the dissolution of the monasteries, it became the parish church. You can observe wonderful Norman architecture at the abbey and admire stained glass windows that have survived from the 15th century. The abbey grounds are a pleasant place to relax, too.

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20.6 km

Tewkesbury Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Crossing the Mythe Road into north Tewkesbury you get a great view of the marina.

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25.6 km

St Mary the Virgin Church and Whipping Post, Forthampton

Highlight • Monument

A Grade II listed church that forms part of the wider Severnside Benefice, which comprises the Parishes of Chaceley, Forthampton, Deerhurst with Apperley and Tredington with Stoke Orchard and Hardwicke.

The tower is 13th century. In the churchyard there is a whipping post and stocks. The post has manacles and stocks for three which have survived from 1787.

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28.5 km

St John the Baptist Church, Chaceley

Highlight • Historical Site

The church stands on the east bank of the River Severn and opposite to Deerhurst.

The church as an unusual Norman chancel arch with a 'devils's face' keystone, probably of Saxon origin, and some 13th century features including the tower with a small spire.

It is great to cycle around as it almost forms a roundabout on the route, giving you a view of most of the church.

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31.6 km

Quiet Lanes Between Tewkesbury and Gloucester

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

just follow the NCN route you can't go wrong!

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45.8 km

Gloucester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Situated close to the River Severn, Gloucester Cathedral first appears in records in the 11th century. Built as an abbey church, it has a Norman nucleus as well as touches of Gothic architecture. Many important historical figures are buried at the cathedral such as Edward II of England and Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror.

The unique cathedral has also featured in Doctor Who and Sherlock as well as Harry Potter.

You can visit the cathedral and discover its 1,000 years of history from 7.30am - 6pm daily. There is also a cafe and a gift shop. You can find more information, here: gloucestercathedral.org.uk

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51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

13.0 km

8.72 km

1.25 km

600 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

13.5 km

341 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

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Tewkesbury Abbey – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Hucclecote Meadows

St Mary Magdalene Church, Boddington

The Ariavall Sculptures