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South West England

The Bishop's Palace, Wells – Wells Cathedral loop from Wells

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

The Bishop's Palace, Wells – Wells Cathedral loop from Wells

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The Bishop's Palace, Wells – Wells Cathedral loop from Wells

01:04

4.12km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

803 m

Large Tree in Historic Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

2

849 m

The Bishop's Palace, Wells

Highlight • Historical Site

The stunning Bishop's Palace has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for more than 800 years. Construction began around 1210 and continued into …

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3

1.02 km

Cloister of Wells Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

4

1.06 km

Scissor Arches in the Nave

Highlight • Other

5

1.15 km

Wells City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful city worth seeing, which despite its fame has not lost its charm - the absolute highlight of course is the cathedral 🥰

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6

1.34 km

Wells Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …

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7

2.56 km

Vicars' Close

Highlight • Monument

One of Britain’s oldest residential streets. Dating from the 14th century it’s a worth while visit for an cycle tour in Wells.

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8

2.59 km

Wells Cathedral Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

B

4.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.83 km

894 m

788 m

595 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.30 km

572 m

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

11°C

54 %

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