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Slimbridge

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Gloucester and Sharpness Canal loop from Slimbridge

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Gloucestershire
Stroud
Slimbridge

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Gloucester and Sharpness Canal loop from Slimbridge

Easy

44

hikers

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Gloucester and Sharpness Canal loop from Slimbridge

00:46

3.03km

0m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 177 m for 28 m

After 1.42 km for 26 m

After 1.54 km for 26 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

162 m

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Highlight • Pub

Lovely Coffee and Cakes to recharge those tired legs for the return journey.

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2

192 m

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

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3

220 m

4

281 m

Black Shed Café

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5

1.50 km

Either cross the bridge and head up Ryall's Lane to Cambridge or Longaston Lane to Slimbridge if turning off the canal towpath. If you're heading down the towpath be aware …

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6

1.56 km

Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge

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Nice and relaxing water walk.

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7

2.87 km

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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3.03 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.39 km

562 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

333 m

230 m

219 m

< 100 m

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