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Saxon M4 Lane – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

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Saxon M4 Lane – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

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Saxon M4 Lane – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

01:11

11.2km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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629 m

Malmesbury Engine Shed

Highlight • Other

Interestingly, although Malmesbury and Tetbury are only 8 km apart, and both have disused railways, they were never connected by rail!

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1.26 km

River Avon Garden View

Highlight • Viewpoint

pretty place to have a quick stop

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1.65 km

Hooded Monk Statue

Highlight • Monument

Statue of a hodded monk, is it Elmer? is it William of Malmesbury? Who knows?

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2.83 km

Saxon M4 Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

I believe this lane was once part of the main Bristol to Oxford road. The Saxon M4 🙂

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4.50 km

Sustrans Cycle Route 254 to Malmesbury

Highlight • Trail

Along the Sustrans cycle route 254

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9.75 km

Malmesbury Market Cross and Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

A lovely town located on the Wiltshire cycleway. Features a lovely abbey as well as lots of independent shops and cafes. Would particularly recommend the Summer Café or The Birdcage. …

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9.78 km

Jackdaws Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

This is a bit of a hidden gem. It's quite easy to miss it, yet it has a large indoor seating area as well as outside tables and chairs. Open …

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9.98 km

Malmesbury Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 12th Century, Malmesbury Abbey is a great place to explore. You can visit the tomb of King Athelstan as well as a 15th Century bible. The abbey is open everyday from 9am to 5pm.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

3.22 km

2.33 km

773 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

1.96 km

1.23 km

543 m

250 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

26 %

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Saxon M4 Lane – Malmesbury Abbey loop from Malmesbury

Malmesbury Engine Shed

River Avon Garden View

Hooded Monk Statue

Saxon M4 Lane

Sustrans Cycle Route 254 to Malmesbury

Malmesbury Market Cross and Abbey

Jackdaws Coffee House

Malmesbury Abbey

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