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Abbey Grounds Park – Cirencester Market Place loop from Cirencester

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United Kingdom
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Gloucestershire
Cotswold
Cirencester

Abbey Grounds Park – Cirencester Market Place loop from Cirencester

Easy

14

hikers

Abbey Grounds Park – Cirencester Market Place loop from Cirencester

00:44

2.87km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

833 m

Abbey Grounds Park

Highlight • Lake

It’s a wide open space, with lake, wildfowl, children’s play area, bandstand and public toilets near the entrance by the church.

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2

1.11 km

Roman Wall Ruins in Cirencester

Highlight • Historical Site

The remnants of a Roman wall. Access is free and unrestricted.

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3

1.66 km

Monarch's Way at Cirencester Abbey Grounds

Highlight • Historical Site

The Monarch's Way is a well-known hiking / trail running route. Based on the route taken by King Charles II during the Civil War. This section is right by Cirencester Abbey and in the Town Centre.
Nearby is "The Fleece" pub & restaurant, which also has some interesting history. The king is said to have stayed in room 1 while on the "monarchs way"

Tip by

4

1.72 km

St John the Baptist Church, Cirencester

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful church in Cirencester's central square. Dates from 1117.

Tip by

5

1.75 km

Cirencester Market Place

Highlight • Historical Site

6

1.94 km

Octavia's Bookshop

Highlight • Structure

Tip by

7

2.00 km

The Tallest Yew Hedge in the World

Highlight • Natural Monument

This yew hedge planted in 1720 is 13.1m (43ft) high and surrounds the house belonging to Earl Bathurst.

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8

2.50 km

Cafe Mosaic

Highlight • Cafe

Hidden away in the center of Cirencester, Cafe Mosaic is a popular cafe offering breakfast and lunch as well as cakes and scones. Its outdoor courtyard is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon tea. They’re open Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 5pm.

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2.87 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.02 km

714 m

109 m

Surfaces

1.51 km

770 m

447 m

118 m

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Friday 10 July

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