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The Mercian Way – Stroudwater Navigation loop from Nailsworth

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The Mercian Way – Stroudwater Navigation loop from Nailsworth

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4.7

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The Mercian Way – Stroudwater Navigation loop from Nailsworth

01:14

21.5km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.93 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

The Mercian Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good for families - rubber/aggregate mix surface, flat and safe, pretty fast under the tyre and far nicer than bath road

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5.04 km

Woodchester Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Great little pump track for your madskillz or taking the kids to. Better than the average pump track, has an optional 'intermediate' section.

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9.54 km

Ryeford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is the old Ryeford bridge and you can exit here to head into Stonehouse or towards King's Stanley.

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11.1 km

Stroudwater Navigation

Highlight • Trail

This is as far as I ventured on a road bike for this part of the Stroudwater Navigation.

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11.1 km

St. Cyr’s Church, Stonehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Built on the banks of the river and surrounded by trees and reeds, St. Cyr's Church Stonehouse is a wonderful 16th-century church. It is named after the child martyr Cyr …

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11.4 km

Stroudwater Navigation

Highlight • Trail

A charming route into or through Stroud that avoids the traffic. You need to take it steady as it can get narrow in placesand there are always plenty of walkers. …

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

2.63 km

2.36 km

1.15 km

728 m

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

6.46 km

2.36 km

528 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 24 May

31°C

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The Mercian Way – Stroudwater Navigation loop from Nailsworth

The Mercian Way

Woodchester Pump Track

Ryeford Bridge

Stroudwater Navigation

St. Cyr’s Church, Stonehouse

Stroudwater Navigation

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