Minchinhampton Village – The Mercian Way loop from Woodchester

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Minchinhampton Village – The Mercian Way loop from Woodchester

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Minchinhampton Village – The Mercian Way loop from Woodchester

03:13

51.5km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.9 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 km

Minchinhampton Common

Nature Reserve

1.99 km

Summit View of The Cotswolds

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.30 km

Minchinhampton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful village in the Cotswolds that may not be on the top 10 lists to visit, but is absolutely worth it. Small-scale and beautiful and moreover quiet and with several …

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4.84 km

Minchinhampton Long Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Legend has it that passing your baby through the holes in this stone will increase its FTP by 13%.

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6.97 km

Cherington Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice relaxing place to stop before either the short sharp climb into Cherington or (the other way) a long slow ride up to Hampton Fields.

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21.4 km

Ash Plantation

Forest

25.9 km

Underpass and Dedicated Cycleway to Cirencester

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Although Komoot generally does a decent job of navigation, "it" does like to send you along the busy road / roundabout. Here is a safe way to cross the main road and a dedicated cycleway.

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40.9 km

Nags Head Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

better on a slightly wider tire as road can be bumpy - Turn left at the end to bypass Hapmton Hill to Minchinghampton, or continue straight to miss the hills and fast cars towards Tetbury.

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