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Staple Hill Tunnel – Staple Hill Tunnel loop from Emersons Green

Staple Hill Tunnel – Staple Hill Tunnel loop from Emersons Green

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Staple Hill Tunnel – Staple Hill Tunnel loop from Emersons Green

01:14

29.7km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Chipping Sodbury High Street

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect stop to refuel! There are public bathrooms as well if you need them.

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16.8 km

The Old Dairy Café

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Brilliant little cafe near the bike path in Pucklechurch opposite the church. Good seating outside for watching the world go by while you enjoy some delicious food or coffee.

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21.3 km

Old Mangotsfield Station Walls

Highlight • Monument

This is an interesting location around the Old Mangotsfield Station. There are two big walls adjacent to each other that are free standing, these look like listed buildings. The cycleway around this area is good

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21.4 km

Mangotsfield Railway Station (disused)

Highlight • Cycleway

Mangotsfield railway station has not served as a station since 1966. Opened in 1845, the small station was a stop on the Bristol to Birmingham route. Nowadays, it's used as a popular cycle path. You can still see the former station walls and platforms as you ride through the woods along the former railway lines.

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23.0 km

Staple Hill Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Staple Hill tunnel is a disused railway tunnel that was originally part of the Midland Railway's Mangotsfield and Bath Branch Line, which connected Bristol and Bath. The tunnel runs for approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) through the hillside, and was opened in 1869. It is now an iconic part of the Bristol-Bath railway cycling path.

The cycle path takes up less than half the width of the tunnel and the rest of the floor consists of uneven rocks. The tunnel is lit all year-round, but cyclists are advised to turn their lights on. The roof leaks in places, giving the appearance of rain.

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