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

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

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

01:35

26.5km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 11.4 km for 72 m

After 19.2 km for 28 m

After 19.3 km for 28 m

After 20.5 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.73 km

Slimbridge Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A very gently undulating, quiet lane that is part of NCN41. Can get a little mucky in winter, but the surface is on the whole very good.

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8.48 km

Lip Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

There is a boggy section at the Halmore end, but this should be fine in the summer and/or there hasn't been too much rainfall. I wouldn't recommend it for the …

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12.1 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains and Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Komoot says that cycling is not permitted on this section, but judging from all the tyre tracks and bikes besides the canal boats, this is either incorrect or ignored. Anyway …

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19.2 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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19.3 km

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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19.3 km

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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20.6 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Trail

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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22.8 km

A little known and travelled route between Cambridge and Coaley. A great way to access the lanes around Coaley, Cam, Dursley and even Uley. It also provides a shortcut from the A38 to Cam & Dursley train station.

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26.5 km

End point

Train Station

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