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Grit Lush 40 loop from Bristol

Grit Lush 40 loop from Bristol

Hard

4.4

(5)

riders

Grit Lush 40 loop from Bristol

05:29

67.1km

930m

Gravel riding

Embark on the Grit Lush 40 loop from Bristol, a difficult gravel biking adventure spanning 41.7 miles (67.1 km) with a significant 3040 feet (927 metres) of elevation gain. This challenging route, typically completed in 5 hours and 28 minutes, offers a diverse mix of terrain, from gravelly riverside paths…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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864 m

Alpkit Bristol

Highlight • Structure

Gateway to South Wales, Devon and beyond. An eclectic and vibrant city. Sandwiched between amazing outdoor spaces. And now home to Alpkit's first store in the South West.

Come in, …

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4.02 km

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spanning the spectacular Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol's most iconic landmarks. The bridge has been a toll bridge since it opened in 1864, connecting Clifton to …

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5.42 km

Ashton Court Gravel Climb with View of Bristol

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Absolutely wonderful gravel climb or descent back into the centre of Ashton Court.

A number of the mountain bike trails meet at the top of the climb, keep going up …

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8.40 km

Wraxall Piece Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There are a few forest trails and bridleways in these woods, the latter can get a bit muddy! Still, it makes for a great detour to avoid the main road here.

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10.8 km

Tyntesfield Fireroad

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

There’s even a log pile there for the obligatory photo

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28.1 km

Corporation Wood and Three Cornered Plantation

Highlight • Climb

A good climb from either Cleeve or Wrington to this beautiful woodland spot between Corporation Woods & Three Cornered Plantation just below Goblin Combe. Spectacular all year round but particulalry in the spring when the Bluebells are everywhere.

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30.4 km

Wrington–Brockley Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This bridleway connects the village of Wrington (south) to Brockley Combe (north). It's a great connecting way for any routes out of Bristol heading south towards the Mendips. At the …

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52.8 km

Portbury Stone Bridge Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Really well surfaced fine gravel route between Pill and Portishead. It does involve some blind, loosely surfaced, sharp corners; therefore I am glad it's usually quieter than you would expect …

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58.5 km

Avon Riverside Path (Bristol to Pill)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Linking Bristol to Pill, this sometimes gravelly, sometimes rooty and mucky trail runs alongside the River Avon and is perfect for riders, walkers and joggers. Take more care during peak …

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61.2 km

Rocky Climb to Leigh Woods from Pill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This bridleway climb is rideable but you’ll need to pick your gears and line carefully. It's much easier in the dry and without too many slippery leaves around.

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67.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

19.7 km

8.78 km

5.49 km

5.47 km

2.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

17.4 km

12.3 km

9.62 km

1.01 km

447 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

44 %

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Alpkit Bristol

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Ashton Court Gravel Climb with View of Bristol

Wraxall Piece Forest Trail

Tyntesfield Fireroad

Corporation Wood and Three Cornered Plantation

Wrington–Brockley Bridleway

Portbury Stone Bridge Cycle Path

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