Somerset Monument – Didmarton to Leighterton Lane loop from Charfield

Somerset Monument – Didmarton to Leighterton Lane loop from Charfield

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Somerset Monument – Didmarton to Leighterton Lane loop from Charfield

02:53

58.4km

670m

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

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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9.39 km

Somerset Monument

Highlight • Monument

The Somerset Monument was built in 1846 to commemorate Lord Robert Somerset. Lord Somerset was a soldier who fought in the Peninsular War and the War of the Seventh Coalition. …

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15.4 km

Didmarton to Leighterton Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A nice quiet and picturesque lane which is almost a constant incline from Didmarton to Leighterton... looking forward to speeding down in one day!

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18.5 km

Leighterton Village Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picnic spot. Quiet place to sit.

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19.2 km

Tetbury Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The section to the west of Bowldown Road has recently been resurfaced and is like a billiards table! The section to the east is a little rougher, but still reasonably …

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28.1 km

Tree-Lined Lane in the Cotswolds

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Gorgeous trees along this quiet pretty lane

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33.7 km

Cherington Valley Lane and Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Nearly every lane I've tried around these parts has been superb, this is no exception. Either a long and fun shallow descent followed by a short sharp climb into Cherington …

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37.6 km

A nice alternative to "The W". It's much quieter and for the most part much shallower, though there is a steep kicker when you reach Minchinhampton. Some lovely and varied rural scenery and great views of the Gatcombe Valley.

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52.8 km