Filton is a region in South Gloucestershire, situated just north of Bristol, offering a diverse environment for outdoor activities. The area blends urban accessibility with direct connections to wider regional landscapes, including the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills. Local green spaces such as Forty Acres Park and Three Brooks Lake provide accessible natural features within Filton itself, making it suitable for several sports like gravel biking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
Filton provides a…
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4.8
(12)
82
riders
63.7km
04:30
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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96
riders
59.8km
03:59
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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112km
08:14
1,130m
1,130m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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50
riders
67.1km
05:29
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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1,700
riders
48.2km
02:04
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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369
riders
54.4km
02:27
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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341
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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255
riders
112km
05:06
690m
690m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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529
riders
33.4km
02:26
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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220
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16.0km
01:09
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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85
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15.0km
01:03
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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24
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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103
riders
98.1km
06:16
850m
850m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
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37.9km
02:23
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
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14.9km
00:54
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
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15.0km
00:54
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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81
runners
7.54km
00:47
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
17.9km
01:54
170m
170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55
runners
12.8km
01:20
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

30
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
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16.0km
04:13
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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4.69km
01:13
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Filton offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Gravel biking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Hiking. The area provides access to local green spaces and connections to wider regional landscapes like the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills.
Filton features more than 50 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 54,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Filton provides access to gravel biking trails within and around Bristol, combining urban paths with natural landscapes. The network extends to woodlands and connects to wider regional areas. A guide for these routes is available: Gravel biking around Filton.
Road cyclists can find diverse landscapes, from urban cycle networks to scenic natural features. Routes vary from undulating rides on the Mendip Plateau to lakeside paths. Information on these routes can be found in the guide: Road Cycling Routes around Filton.
Filton offers several jogging routes, including the Forty Acres Park loop, a moderate 4.7-mile (7.5 km) route. Another option is the Three Brooks Lake – Three Brooks Gravel Path loop, which is 8.0 miles (12.9 km) long. These paths often feature mostly paved surfaces.
Filton connects to established infrastructure like the Bristol and Bath Railway Path and the Concorde Way. These routes are often traffic-free and suitable for family cycling. The Filton Link recreational cycle route is a 10.9-mile (17.7 km) paved path through areas like Bradley Stoke.
Filton's location provides access to significant natural attractions such as the Avon Gorge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. It also serves as a gateway to wider regional landscapes including the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills. Local green spaces like Forty Acres Park and Three Brooks Lake are within Filton.
Komoot offers several guides for Filton, including Gravel biking around Filton, Road Cycling Routes around Filton, and Running Trails around Filton. Other guides cover Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Hiking.
Information regarding mountain biking trails in the area is available through the komoot guide. This guide provides details on routes suitable for mountain biking: MTB Trails around Filton.
The official website for Filton Town Council is www.filtontowncouncil.gov.uk. The Council offices are located at Elm Park Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7PS.
Filton Town Council can be contacted by phone at +44 1454 803918. Their offices are located at Elm Park Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7PS.
Yes, the area offers challenging routes such as the Shute Shelve Tunnel – Cheddar Gorge Cliff Road loop, which features significant elevation gains. The Mendip Plateau also provides undulating rides for experienced cyclists.

