Cycling enthusiasts' preferred paths leading to the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival 2025 is encouraging an eco-friendly approach to travel, and cycling is high on the list. The organisers have made provisions for cyclists, including secure bike lock-ups and a designated campsite with showers, under the initiative 'Bike To Glasto'. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the National Cycle Network routes that lead to the festival.
For those starting their journey from the north of Glastonbury, Route 3 from Wells offers a scenic journey through the south of Bristol, the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Chew Valley Lake. Alternatively, if you're coming from further north, Routes 45, 46, and 5 link from Birmingham, providing multiple options to reach the festival.
If you're already in England, Route 4 connects east of Glastonbury to the festival, passing through Slough, Reading, Chippenham, and Oxford via Route 5. Crossing over the River Severn, Route 4 uses the old Severn Bridge alongside the M48.
For those starting in Glastonbury itself, taking National Cycle Network Route 3 north-east out of the town is recommended. Once on Route 3, you can follow Route 4 to reach the festival. A suggested route from Route 3 to Glastonbury's Bronze Gate is also available for active travellers.
From Castle Cary, the closest train station to the festival, you can follow the B3153 to Route 26 (Strawberry Line) and then Route 3 to the festival grounds. For those coming from Gloucestershire, Route 41 is the best route, connecting the centre of Cheltenham and Gloucester before travelling south alongside the Severn and connecting with National Route 4.
For those planning a long-distance cycling trip, the feasibility of active travel by bike over significant distances has been demonstrated, with some festival-goers cycling from as far as Edinburgh.
For the most accurate and specific route recommendations, consult the Glastonbury Festival’s official travel advice page closer to the event date. The festival's website offers information and a guide tailored to cyclists travelling to the festival.
In summary, the Glastonbury Festival encourages cycling, provides cyclist-specific facilities on-site, and offers a detailed cycling route guide via the National Cycle Network to the festival. Travelling by bike reduces carbon footprint and aligns with the festival’s clean travel priorities. So, gear up, and let's pedal our way to Glastonbury 2025!
- To plan an eco-friendly lifestyle during Glastonbury Festival 2025, you might consider cycling as it is highly encouraged, with various routes available through the National Cycle Network, such as Route 3 from Wells or Route 41 from Gloucestershire.
- After arriving in England, home-and-garden enthusiasts might appreciate the scenic journey from Slough, Reading, Chippenham, and Oxford via Route 5 to reach the Glastonbury Festival, providing a beautiful blend of travel and sightseeing.
