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View of the River Severn – St. James' Church, Saul loop from Fretherne with Saul

View of the River Severn – St. James' Church, Saul loop from Fretherne with Saul

Easy

3.7

(3)

riders

View of the River Severn – St. James' Church, Saul loop from Fretherne with Saul

01:14

23.0km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 13 m for 27 m

After 8.84 km for 29 m

After 9.77 km for 32 m

After 23.0 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26 m

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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91 m

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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7.50 km

View from the Towpath of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the next bridge heading away from Gloucester I would suggest following the road. The tow path is really only designed for MTB's and walkers. Although I managed it on …

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8.84 km

White Bridge Over Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • River

This is the point where the towpath from Gloucester docks turns off towards Elmore.

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15.1 km

St. John the Baptist Church, Elmore

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is an ancient stone structure with an embattled tower at the west end and an extensive churchyard. The north aisle was the original chancel and the lower of …

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20.1 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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20.2 km

View of the River Severn Near The Anchor Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

great ride and lovely area

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22.3 km

St. James' Church, Saul

Highlight • Historical Site

Saul church is situated in the horseshoe bend of the River Severn. Saul can only be approached by crossing one of the bridges at either end of the village. The …

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23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

6.13 km

2.29 km

388 m

218 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

8.35 km

2.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

31°C

19°C

0 %

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View of the River Severn – St. James' Church, Saul loop from Fretherne with Saul

Canal Road Bridge, Saul Junction

Saul Junction to The Pilot Inn Canal Path

View from the Towpath of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

White Bridge Over Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

St. John the Baptist Church, Elmore

View of the River Severn

View of the River Severn Near The Anchor Inn

St. James' Church, Saul

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