Rode is on the Wiltshire Cycleway a 250km circuit of Wiltshire, which runs mainly on quiet lanes and is traffic-free in some sections. You can also use the Wiltshire Cycleway to access the National Cycle Network Route 24 (at Longleat). There are some great traffic-free sections not too far from Rode – including Colliers Way and the Two Tunnels route.
Colliers Way
Download a map and guide to Colliers Way here: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/sites/default/files/sitedocuments/Streets-and-Highway-Maintenance/FootpathsandPublicrightsofway/colliers_way.pdf
There’s a well-written guide to things to look out for along Collier’s Way here: https://you-well.co.uk/colliers-way/
The Two Tunnels Route
For a guide to the Two Tunnels Circuit, see here: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/bath-two-tunnels-circuit/ and find a downloadable map here: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/sites/default/files/sitedocuments/Streets-and-Highway-Maintenance/FootpathsandPublicrightsofway/two_tunnels.pdf