Underground, overground… cycling free?
The most eye-catching new cycleway in Britain for years, the Two Tunnels route plunges deep below Combe Down to take cyclists between Bath and the picturesque Midford Valley.
The old Somerset & Dorset Railway's tunnels and viaducts have been turned into a family-friendly bike route which combines with the Kennet & Avon Canal and Collier's Way to form a 12-mile, mostly traffic-free circuit. An unmissable ride.
Gentle music plays as you make your way through the well lit tunnels. Then, all of a sudden, you emerge into the peaceful Somerset countryside. There are pubs at Midford and nearby Monkton Combe (on the Collier’s Way return route) for refreshment.
Made in the Cotswolds. Published by Éditions Système D Ltd.
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This is a gem of the cycle network. I rode the route in July 2021 as part of a longer tour and had just done the Bristol-Bath cycle route which I had been looking forward to. It was great, but this was even better - the route is visually pleasing and the tunnels were an interesting experience to ride through. I have fond memories and will go back one day and experience it again. Well worth seeking out or making part of a longer tour.