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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: February 27, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

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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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49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

17.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

10°C

72 %

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

Descent Toward Bath

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

The Coffee Station Café

Mendip Hills Scenic Road

Rickford Chapel and Pond

Burrington Combe Road Climb

View of Mendip Hills from Blagdon Descent

Chilcompton Stream and Waterfall

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