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

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

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

02:19

26.0km

20m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 622 m for 32 m

After 9.84 km for 66 m

After 13.0 km for 86 m

After 25.3 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

View of the canal and St Nicholas' Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.34 km

Path along the River Severn, Longney

Highlight • Trail

This is MTB territory, aviod on a tourer or hybrid as mud just jams up the wheels and mudguards.

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4.44 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • River

6.66 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 …

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9.87 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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13.0 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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13.0 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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18.9 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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