Historic Churches- St Mary's Fairford

The route starts in Sherborne by the allotments. We cycle Through Sherborne, Windrush and Barrington. Then cross the A40. Then we pass through Eastleach and Southrop and enter Fairford from the east. St Mary's church is situated near the Square. We can see the medieval stained glass windows in the church.
We cross River Coln on Mill Lane to exit Fairford. Cycling through Quennington, Coln St Aldwyns but then take the road to Aldsworth go past Lodge Park and back to Sherborne.

Coffee stop. Choices. 7a in Fairford or Lywood. Or the lovely community shop at Coln St Aldwyns.

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 wish to use it.

St Mary's, Fairford was built in about 1497 and has wonderful medieval stained glass windows- a complete set which were removed during WW2.

A circular route

The roads will be mostly quiet country roads. Crossing the A40 on the way with a very short distance on it on the way back.

Helmets are compulsory. Please bring a spare inner tube.