Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Warmley Waiting Room Cafe loop from Stapleton Road

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Warmley Waiting Room Cafe loop from Stapleton Road

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Bristol and Bath Railway Path – Warmley Waiting Room Cafe loop from Stapleton Road

04:07

72.7km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 39.2 km for 143 m

After 40.5 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.71 km

Railway Tunnel

Highlight • Rest Area

This railway tunnel is quite long. There are roof lights in the tunnel and it is easy to see where you are. Some water does drip down from the roof …

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6.79 km

Old Mangotsfield Station Walls

Highlight • Monument

This is an interesting location around the Old Mangotsfield Station. There are two big walls adjacent to each other that are free standing, these look like listed buildings. The cycleway around this area is good

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12.3 km

Bitton Station, Avon Valley Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

The old railway, which still has some use, widens at this point. Several trains and carriages can be seen parked up. It is part of the Bristol & Bath railway line

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16.4 km

Bristol and Bath Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The perfect route to go traffic-free from Bath to Bristol. It follows the route of the former Midland Railway, which was established in the mid-19th century to connect the two cities.

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28.2 km

Rainbow Wood

Forest

34.6 km

Hang Wood

Forest

40.5 km

Dundas Basin

Lake

45.5 km

Canal Pathway by Stone Cottages

Highlight • Trail

46.4 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The towpath is lined with a fascinating range of both big and small canal boats to take a look at whilst you cycle past. Take care whilst cycling along the …

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63.4 km

Stone Sculptures on the Cycleway

Highlight • Monument

This is a brilliant sculpture to look at, large in size located along the main cycleway. As you approach the sculpture it is not clear what it actually is. You …

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64.1 km

Warmley Waiting Room Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Perhaps the quaintest little coffee stop in the whole of England. This sweet little cafe is placed inside an old railway station along the Bristol & Bath Railway path. There …

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