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Painswick

Slad Valley Climb – Birdlip Climb loop from Edge Common

Moderate

5.0

(6)

207

riders

Slad Valley Climb – Birdlip Climb loop from Edge Common

02:01

40.2km

660m

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: March 16, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

335 m

St John the Baptist Church, Edge

Highlight • Historical Site

A very beautiful and unique looking church.

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2

5.60 km

Slad Valley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice rhythmical ascent. Just don't go too hard too soon.

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3

21.4 km

Fiddler's Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice gradual climb, gets you out of Cheltenham into the hills of the cotswolds.

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4

26.3 km

Birdlip Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Best hill climb in the county. Not for the faint hearted!

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5

38.1 km

St Mary's Church and Yew Trees, Painswick

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous for the 99 topiary yew trees. Legend has it that if a hundredth tree is planted the devil will come and pull it out by the roots.

Painswick is a lovely example of a Cotswold town.

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B

40.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

12.4 km

Surfaces

39.9 km

359 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

16°C

3°C

30 %

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