Straight Rural Road – Gotherington Village loop from Cheltenham Spa

Straight Rural Road – Gotherington Village loop from Cheltenham Spa

Moderate

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Straight Rural Road – Gotherington Village loop from Cheltenham Spa

04:37

93.4km

630m

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: October 15, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 93.2 km for 274 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.54 km

St. Mary Magdalene Church, Elmstone Hardwicke

Highlight • Historical Site

The name Elmstone is thought to have been in use by 889 in the form 'Almundingtoun'. The name Hardwick occurs separately in 1086. It is likely that the parish made …

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14.4 km

Odda's Chapel and Abbot's Court

Highlight • Historical Site

Odda of Deerhurst founded the chantry in 1056 for his brother Ælfric, who died in 1053. The timber-framed house, Abbot's Court was added in the early 17th century.

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16.0 km

View of the Malverns from Apperley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always worth coming through Apperley and Deerhurst instead of following the busy main road from Tewkesbury Road to Tirley. This view is just one of the rewards..

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20.0 km

St. Michael and All Angels Church, Tirley

Highlight • Historical Site

A 14th century Grade 1 listed church, that is one of eight historic churches between two rivers of the Severn and the Leadon.

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58.7 km

St. Mary's Church and Tithe Barn, Hartpury

Highlight • Monument

From Norman times the church was a possession of St. Peter's Abbey in Gloucester. The tower was added in the 14th Century .

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65.9 km

Meerend Thicket and Ashleworth Ham

Nature Reserve

77.0 km

St John the Baptist Church, Tredington

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of St. John the Baptist is known for its wooden tower, a twelfth-century architectural plan, medieval stone benches.

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79.1 km

Straight Rural Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great straight piece of quiet road which crosses a mainline railway. Great for getting up some speed and straight as an arrow... in both directions! 😉

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