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Gloucestershire

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Gloucester Docks Canal Path loop from Slimbridge

South West England

Gloucestershire

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Gloucester Docks Canal Path loop from Slimbridge

Moderate

4.7

(6)

24

riders

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Gloucester Docks Canal Path loop from Slimbridge

02:16

43.9km

90m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.9 km for 99 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

61 m

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Highlight • Pub

The section of towpath between here and Frampton-on-Severn is OK for more robust road bike (don't be taking your Pinarello on there!)

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2

91 m

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: Slimbridge to Frampton-on-Severn

Highlight • River

Easily manageable on a rugged bike in winter and just about any bike when it's dry.

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3

3.20 km

Splatt Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely spot. The canal path to Ryall's Lane is manageable on any bike in the summer, but a bit slippery for road bikes in the winter or after significant rainfall.

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4

6.22 km

Canal Road Bridge, Saul Junction

Highlight • River

A beautiful spot and a great way to access the lanes around Saul, Fretherne, Epney, Longney and Elmore.

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18.6 km

Monk Meadow

Lake

6

22.7 km

Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Settlement

Forget what Komoot says about the track between here and Elmore... it is pristine gravel or paving and very smooth. There's only one 100 yard stretch where it's a bit …

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7

22.7 km

Gloucester Docks Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Apart from one very short (slightly muddy) section near the marina (100 yards), this section of the towpath is absolutely pristine and joy to ride on. It is by far …

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29.9 km

Hardwicke Farm Covert

Forest

9

34.7 km

View of the River Severn

Highlight • Viewpoint

A scenic stretch of the ride alongside the River Severn. A great place to spot vast flocks of birds over the water.

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10

34.8 km

View of the River Severn Near The Anchor Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

great ride and lovely area

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B

43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

15.1 km

6.57 km

3.31 km

1.28 km

163 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

15.0 km

10.7 km

793 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 4 November

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22 %

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