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Fairford to Bibury Loop
A road cycling route starting from Fairford
Experience the enchanting Cotswold charm on this road cycling route from Fairford to Bibury
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This moderately challenging round-trip cycling route showcases the beauty of the Cotswolds. Starting in Fairford, you'll pass through South Cerney, Sapperton Hill, Nut Hill, Uckington, Andoversford, and eventually reach Bibury. With a total distance of 104 km and an ascent of 963m, this route is suitable for well-trained amateur cyclists who want to explore the idyllic countryside. Highlights along the way include South Cerney, a lakeside village with beautiful water bodies and a range of water sports activities; Sapperton Hill, a scenic climb offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside; Nut Hill, a quaint hamlet with characterful cottages and traditional English gardens; Uckington, a charming village with a delightful mix of thatched cottages and rural landscapes; Andoversford, known for its picturesque setting and peaceful atmosphere; and Bibury, one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds, famous for its honey-colored stone cottages and the picturesque Arlington Row.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Fairford:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Lechlade](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/gloucestershire-wiltshire-and-bristol-bath-area/lechlade-4.webp)
![Image of Cricklade](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/gloucestershire-wiltshire-and-bristol-bath-area/cricklade-5.webp)
![Image of Highworth](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/gloucestershire-wiltshire-and-bristol-bath-area/highworth-5.webp)
![Image of Broad Blunsdon](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/gloucestershire-wiltshire-and-bristol-bath-area/broad-blunsdon-5.webp)
![Image of South Cerney](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/gloucestershire-wiltshire-and-bristol-bath-area/south-cerney-4.webp)
![Image of Cirencester](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/gloucestershire-wiltshire-and-bristol-bath-area/cirencester-3.webp)
![Image of Stratton](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/gloucestershire-wiltshire-and-bristol-bath-area/stratton-5.webp)
![Image of Northleach](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/gloucestershire-wiltshire-and-bristol-bath-area/northleach-4.webp)
![Image of Carterton](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/carterton-4.webp)