Green Lane in the Cotswolds – Lampern Hill loop from Nailsworth

Green Lane in the Cotswolds – Lampern Hill loop from Nailsworth

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Green Lane in the Cotswolds – Lampern Hill loop from Nailsworth

01:44

34.8km

500m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.52 km

Stanley Wood

Forest

11.1 km

Middleyard Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short, steeper sections in between flatter and gentler sections. A nice climb in itself, with some pleasant views and a good alternative start to the steepest, narrowest and sometimes busy …

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17.9 km

St. Peter's Church Ruins, Frocester

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to stop for a break or even a picnic on the lane between Frocester and Coaley. Views across the Severn Vale from one end of the churchyard and the Cotswold Hills at the other.

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18.3 km

Short Steep Country Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A mere blip, but will probably get you out of your saddle.

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21.9 km

Far Green Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short but punchy little climb.

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23.5 km

Green Lane in the Cotswolds

Highlight • Trail

Quiet lane with great views and a nice alternative to going over Frocester (or Crawley) hill if the legs are a little spent.

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23.9 km

View of Downham Hill (Smallpox Hill)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short steep climb soon lessens and is rewarded with some lovely views of Downham Hill, known locally as Smallpox Hill, due to the isolation hospital which once stood on it's summit.

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25.2 km

Lampern Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Fun and quiet road climb (or descent) up through the woods with a very typical Stroud area steep gradient at points. Once you hit the top you have some great …

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30.8 km

Horsley Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A good climb that will keep you honest. If you're coming from Nailsworth an undulating section precedes it. The climb itself is long but at a reasonable gradient.

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34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

477 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

4.50 km

Elevation