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South West England

Gloucestershire

View of the River Severn – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Hardwicke

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

View of the River Severn – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Hardwicke

Moderate

4.9

(8)

49

riders

View of the River Severn – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Hardwicke

03:25

52.1km

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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 589 m for 32 m

After 9.73 km for 27 m

After 12.8 km for 26 m

After 15.9 km for 28 m

After 28.7 km for 24 m

After 35.9 km for 26 m

After 38.9 km for 27 m

After 51.5 km for 32 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.41 km

Hardwicke Farm Covert

Forest

2

6.16 km

View of the River Severn

Highlight • Viewpoint

A scenic stretch of the ride alongside the River Severn. A great place to spot vast flocks of birds over the water.

Tip by

3

7.76 km

Upper Framilode

Highlight • Viewpoint

A peaceful place to sit and watch the river.

Tip by

4

11.2 km

Frampton on Severn Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

longest village green in England

Tip by

5

12.8 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.

Tip by

6

15.9 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.

Tip by

7

15.9 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!)

Tip by

8

16.0 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

Tip by

46.8 km

Ruins

Ruins

10

48.4 km

Wholly Cow Gelato Farm Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

Amazing ice cream in the farmyard that makes it.

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B

52.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

5.29 km

3.99 km

1.11 km

140 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

9.28 km

8.39 km

1.04 km

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Thursday 16 July

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13°C

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