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Gloucestershire

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Saul Junction loop from Slimbridge

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South West England

Gloucestershire

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Saul Junction loop from Slimbridge

Moderate

32

runners

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Saul Junction loop from Slimbridge

01:25

13.3km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 6.01 km for 29 m

After 6.49 km for 20 m

After 10.0 km for 26 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

162 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

6.02 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.

Tip by

3

6.10 km

Stables Cafe, Saul Junction

Highlight • Cafe

Awesome little wooden cabin cafe - with an outside shack for coffee, snacks & ice cream 🍨- plus a main cafe which does full sit down meals. Great for brunch!

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4

6.48 km

Saul Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Surrounded by pretty countryside, Saul Junction is an idyllic place where the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal meets the Stroudwater Canal. Here, you can enjoy a rest and watch ships and …

Tip by

5

6.48 km

Saul Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Surrounded by the Cotswolds countryside, Saul Junction is an idyllic place where the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal meets the Stroudwater Canal. Here, you can enjoy a rest and watch ships …

Tip by

6

6.95 km

Stroudwater Canal

Highlight • River

The Stroudwater canal looking towards Saul Junction.

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7

8.27 km

Frampton on Severn Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

The Village Shop on Frampton green is a great place to stop for a re fuel. With cafes and pubs closed at the moment this is an excellent rest stop. …

Tip by

8

13.2 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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B

13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.92 km

2.44 km

1.03 km

913 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

2.28 km

1.90 km

1.52 km

1.19 km

904 m

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

11°C

68 %

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