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Sherston Clock Tower – Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

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South West England

Sherston Clock Tower – Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

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Sherston Clock Tower – Malmesbury Abbey loop from River Avon (Sherston Branch)

01:53

26.2km

160m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

349 m

Sherston Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

2

562 m

The Courtyard Café, Sherston

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee stop with outdoor seating and homemade cakes

Tip by

3

1.72 km

Gravel Byway Between Sherston and the Fosse Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great gravel byway linking to the Fosseway, where you can head north or south for more gravel fun.

Tip by

4

9.98 km

King's Heath Path

Highlight • Trail

I stopped here for a break and a local gentleman told me the history of King's Heath. It was given to the people of Malmesbury by King Athelstan over a millennium ago in recognition of their efforts against Viking invaders.

Tip by

5

10.3 km

King Heath Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This one is 'straight' out of Flanders. Great double track with grass down the middle, and really long.
It's great fun flicking from side to side to pick the smoothest …

Tip by

6

14.8 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.

Tip by

7

18.6 km

Scenic Road to Fosse Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite lane to reach the Fosse Way

Tip by

8

21.9 km

Easton Grey Roman Settlement and Weir

Highlight • Natural

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

Tip by

25.2 km

Pinkney Wood

Forest

B

26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

7.04 km

2.40 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

9.92 km

9.04 km

7.19 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

10°C

7°C

79 %

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