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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – St Giles' Church, Uley loop from Thornbury

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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – St Giles' Church, Uley loop from Thornbury

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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – St Giles' Church, Uley loop from Thornbury

04:09

67.8km

450m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 31.0 km for 28 m

After 32.2 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.19 km

Hill Village Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice spot to sit and contemplate the world.

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8.82 km

Hill Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Gorgeous and good for getting a bit of speed up

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13.7 km

Berkeley Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Dating back to the 11th century Berkeley Castle has belonged to the Berkeley family for over eight centuries. The castle has witness turbulent history – believed to be the murder …

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13.9 km

Courtyard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Just off the high street and through an arch. Seemed to be very popular with other cyclists. Friendly and relaxed.

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25.7 km

Rutted Dirt Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This part of the tour is passable (at least in dry weather) but is badly rutted by horses so you may have to walk for parts.

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31.0 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!)

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31.0 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.

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43.4 km

St Giles' Church, Uley

Highlight • Other

Great local shop, and The Crown Inn has a good garden and local Uley ales on tap

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67.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.7 km

3.48 km

2.13 km

1.80 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

38.2 km

27.5 km

2.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

27°C

14°C

0 %

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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – St Giles' Church, Uley loop from Thornbury

Hill Village Picnic Area

Hill Lane

Berkeley Castle

Courtyard Café

Rutted Dirt Path

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: Slimbridge to Frampton-on-Severn

St Giles' Church, Uley

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