Gare Hill – Climb to Stourhead loop from Shepton Mallet

Gare Hill – Climb to Stourhead loop from Shepton Mallet

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Gare Hill – Climb to Stourhead loop from Shepton Mallet

02:23

46.5km

680m

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 10, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 24.7 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Riverside Slipway in Nunney

Highlight • River

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The Bald Arms and Old Road Cut-Through

Highlight • Structure

An old road which you can now use as a cut through between Nunney and Cheese hill.

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Highlight • Bridge

sneaky little cut through to avoid crossing the main road.

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Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the bigger hills near Frome - it goes up in 3 but once you are at the top their are great views, lots of quite roads to choose from as well as bridleways through the forest.

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Gare Hill Summit

Highlight • Climb

Gare hill is a great climb to test yourself on - it goes up in 3 stages and brings you up into the forest. Or if you are looking for fun it's a great descent.

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Dark Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

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Climb to Stourhead

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Some people like to torture themselves up Kingsettle Lane. By comparison, this is a really nice and enjoyable climb up to the same area. Never gets too steep and some …

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