North Bristol gravel loop from Lawernce Hill

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North Bristol gravel loop from Lawernce Hill

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North Bristol gravel loop from Lawernce Hill

01:42

20.5km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 5, 2024

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.34 km for 437 m

After 3.16 km for 490 m

After 5.80 km for 1.85 km

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After 14.4 km for 369 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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530 m

Forever Pedalling Bike Workshop (closed)

Highlight • Cafe

Formerly part of Business As Usual, Forever Pedalling is an appointment only bike workshop in Bristol with over 15 years experience.

Tim specialises in road and adventure bike repairs, servicing …

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2.59 km

Royate Hill Nature Reserve Viaduct Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Take a scenic ride over the top of the viaduct on Royate Hill on the track over the top. It's now a nature reserve, with chunky gravel, trees and bushes …

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3.76 km

Eastville Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Part of Bristol City’s parks and estates so considerate cycling is welcomed. Tarmac surface for most of the riverside route, but it does get very busy at peak times so bring your dog-dodging A-game.

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4.73 km

River Frome Gravel Path and Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

Postcard picture car free bridge and then into some fine gravel following the river for a few blissful moments.

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7.38 km

Troll Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It gets very wet under here in winter, mind your feet! Otherwise surrounded by great single track shared use trails. As with all the Bristol parks, 'considerate cycling' is permitted.

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13.0 km

The path along the river is pretty techy here, so take care! You might just be fine on a mountain bike with some good technique, but on a gravel bike it's a bit sketchy with rocky steps down this slope.

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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