Historic Churches, St Mary Magdelene, Sherborne. (you are welcome to start from Bourton to make it a shorter ride.

The route starts in Condicote. We head towards the Swells via the brewery and then onto Lower Slaughter. Then there is a short section on the Fosse to get to Bourton (early in the morning so should be quiet). We pass the motor museum and head up the Steeps (name of the hill which lives up to it's name) but once at the top the view of Bourton Vale is worth all the effort. We turn off to Farmington along a delightful road. Farmington is even smaller than Condicote. Sherborne is the next village. Here is St Mary Magdelene re- built by the First Lord of Sherborne in 1750. Afterwards we can stop for refreshments at Sherborne village shop as they have outdoor seating. After coffee we head towards Clapton (a hill to climb) before another descent over the Windrush to join the Rissington road. This leads us back to Bourton. We then head back via Eyford. The route makes a figure of eight shape (rather wobbly!).

If you wish to have a shorter ride then you are welcome to join at Bourton so it would be approximately 17 miles. Please message me if you would like to do this.

Historic churches. Over the course of the year some rides will stop at some interesting churches in the locality. We will spend about 5 minutes depending on the interest of the group. There is usually a collection box inside if you would like to contribute.

This ride is in an area of outstanding natural beauty so will have fantastic views.

Roads- Mostly quiet country lane, Buckle Street and a short section on the Fosse Way.

Helmets are compulsory. Please bring a spare inner tube.