Nunney Castle – Longleat House loop from Stoke St Michael

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Nunney Castle – Longleat House loop from Stoke St Michael

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Nunney Castle – Longleat House loop from Stoke St Michael

05:09

80.4km

950m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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23.4 km

Nunney Castle

Highlight • Castle

In summer, there are often fairs or music events. In winter you can sneak into the castle and put a brew on for those cooler days 😉

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35.4 km

Longleat House

Highlight • Monument

Perhaps one of the most famous stately homes in the UK, Longleat is an impressive Elizabethan prodigy house. Longleat is set amongst 1,000 acres of parkland, home to the first …

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36.0 km

Longleat House Drive

Highlight • Historical Site

Fast, straight road leading up to Longleat House. Great cycling through the grounds, its par of the national cycle route so you can always have access on a bike. If …

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36.5 km

Longleat Main Entrance Arch

Highlight • Monument

if you have a day pass to Longleat you can get 10% off at the top of the hill, trouble is you have to make it up there first!

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36.5 km

Longleat House and Entrance Arch

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Longleat Wildlife and Safari Park. Eyes peeled to see if you can spot any animals, and if not, you can still get some iconic photos!

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45.1 km

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Cycleway

At this point, the cycleway dips into at atmospheric pine forest. There are lots of other trails around here if you fancy exploring the woodland further.

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67.0 km

Mells River Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

In the valley below Great Elm, a charming bridge crosses the Mells River, with a bench on the riverbank offering a peaceful spot to enjoy the views or take a …

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68.9 km

Mells Village Shop, Post Office and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for tea and cake on a ride or walk. Attached is a little shop selling local produce which is handy if you need to grabs some snacks to take on the road.

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77.9 km