Descent Toward Bath – Burrington Combe Road Climb loop from Midsomer Norton

Descent Toward Bath – Burrington Combe Road Climb loop from Midsomer Norton

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Descent Toward Bath – Burrington Combe Road Climb loop from Midsomer Norton

02:17

49.5km

570m

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: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.24 km

Descent Toward Bath

Highlight • Climb

After the climbs of the Mendip, this is a lovely fast and quiet descent back toward Bath

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10.0 km

Pear Tree Cottage

Forest

17.5 km

View of Chew Valley Lake and St. Andrew's Church

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

New tarmac along this stretch. Enjoy the ride and no need to be scared of potholes.

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20.6 km

The Coffee Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent food and good value prices. Buddah bowls, jacket potatoes, good coffee, interesting fruit infusions.

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21.5 km

Ridgeon Wood

Forest

21.8 km

Mendip Hills Scenic Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not too busy, good road surface, going east to west great road to really push

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22.2 km

Rickford Chapel and Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

Rickford Chapel is a 19th century "Swiss style" Grade II listed Methodist chapel built in 1888 which sits on the edge of Rickford Pond.
Rickford Pond used to feed a …

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23.8 km

Burrington Combe Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Like cheddar gorge but smaller and less touristy = more enjoyable! You won't get stuck in a traffic jam climbing this one!

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27.7 km

View of Mendip Hills from Blagdon Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Descending Blagdon- fun but make sure you can trust your tyres and brakes!

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46.5 km

Chilcompton Stream and Waterfall

Highlight • River

A pretty village where the road follows a stream. There's quite a stiff climb up Bowden Hill and Bakers Lane to the south, where you can find a Co-op store at the top.

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