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View of the River Brue – Shute Shelve Tunnel loop from Nailsea and Backwell

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View of the River Brue – Shute Shelve Tunnel loop from Nailsea and Backwell

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View of the River Brue – Shute Shelve Tunnel loop from Nailsea and Backwell

03:50

56.5km

280m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.3 km for 107 m

After 30.6 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

View of the River Brue

Highlight • Cycleway

Moor Bridge crossing the River Yeo.

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18.0 km

Sandford Station Café and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Unfortunately only open on Saturdays in summer.
Current information:
sandfordstation.co.uk

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18.3 km

Forest Path Near Glastonbury

Highlight • Trail

21.4 km

Shute Shelve Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A 165-metre long tunnel under Shute Shelve Hill. Bring a light.

Tip by

21.7 km

Shute Shelve Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Headtorch helps

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23.8 km

King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge

Highlight • Monument

Worth a quick stop if you're heading down the Strawberry Line to the sea or to Cheddar.

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28.3 km

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout tower provides outstanding views of the gorge and the flat, patchwork landscape to the south. The tower is often advertised as part of the paid-for Jacob's Ladder climb, …

Tip by

28.7 km

Edelweiss Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great local cafe located at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge, outdoor seating is ideal for cyclists and walkers alike

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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

19.6 km

5.12 km

2.31 km

2.26 km

275 m

107 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

16.6 km

13.2 km

760 m

369 m

296 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

20°C

13°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of the River Brue – Shute Shelve Tunnel loop from Nailsea and Backwell

View of the River Brue

Sandford Station Café and Museum

Forest Path Near Glastonbury

Shute Shelve Tunnel

Shute Shelve Tunnel

King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Edelweiss Café

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