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South West England

Gloucestershire

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – View of the River Severn loop from Quedgeley

South West England

Gloucestershire

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – View of the River Severn loop from Quedgeley

Moderate

5.0

(2)

11

riders

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – View of the River Severn loop from Quedgeley

02:48

47.4km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.90 km for 32 m

After 8.39 km for 29 m

After 18.1 km for 31 m

After 18.3 km for 24 m

After 22.0 km for 72 m

After 32.9 km for 26 m

After 45.5 km for 32 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.98 km

Saul Junction to The Pilot Inn Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Plenty of tyre tracks to suggest cycling is permitted along this stretch. It's a bit rough in places, but fine for a gravel bike or MTB.

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2

8.34 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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3

8.41 km

Canal Road Bridge, Saul Junction

Highlight • River

A beautiful spot and a great way to access the lanes around Saul, Fretherne, Epney, Longney and Elmore.

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4

8.47 km

Frampton Section of Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Another section where Komoot says cycling is not permitted, though judging by the notices at the bridges asking cyclists to be courteous to walkers, I would suggest that it is …

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5

11.2 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath: Frampton on Severn to Purton

Highlight (Segment) • River

the black swam

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6

18.3 km

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This bridge is located along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and connects the Purton area to the wider canal system. It is a swing bridge with a control room operated …

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7

39.9 km

View of the River Severn Near The Anchor Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

great ride and lovely area

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8

40.0 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.

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44.7 km

Hardwicke Farm Covert

Forest

B

47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

11.9 km

11.0 km

2.31 km

1.82 km

Surfaces

23.1 km

19.2 km

4.06 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

31°C

20°C

23 %

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