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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Minety

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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Minety

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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Minety

03:12

47.2km

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: April 17, 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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3.93 km

Flisteridge Wood

Forest

9.28 km

Lime Plantation

Forest

12.0 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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18.1 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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18.1 km

Ford and Stone Bridge on the Fosse

Highlight • Bridge

Definitely use the little stone bridge 😊

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18.3 km

Fosse Way Ford Crossing

Highlight • Trail

Fairly easy to ride, manageable on gravel bike or mtb

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22.0 km

Easton Grey Roman Settlement and Weir

Highlight • Natural

Very pretty, Think its called Eastern Grey. Great little stop if riding the Fosse way

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33.4 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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33.9 km

River Avon Garden View

Highlight • Viewpoint

pretty place to have a quick stop

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36.5 km

Sustrans Cycle Route 254 to Malmesbury

Highlight • Trail

Along the Sustrans cycle route 254

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47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

12.1 km

1.31 km

113 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

12.1 km

2.24 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

34°C

16°C

0 %

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Fosse Way Ford Crossing – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Minety

Fosse Way Byway

Stone Bridge Over the River Avon

Ford and Stone Bridge on the Fosse

Fosse Way Ford Crossing

Easton Grey Roman Settlement and Weir

Malmesbury Abbey

River Avon Garden View

Sustrans Cycle Route 254 to Malmesbury

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