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Gloucester Cathedral – Llanthony Bridge loop from Longford

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Gloucester Cathedral – Llanthony Bridge loop from Longford

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Gloucester Cathedral – Llanthony Bridge loop from Longford

01:03

17.6km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike 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 21, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 4.35 km for 26 m

After 4.75 km for 24 m

After 13.2 km for 24 m

After 13.5 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.56 km

Gloucester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Situated close to the River Severn, Gloucester Cathedral first appears in records in the 11th century. Built as an abbey church, it has a Norman nucleus as well as touches …

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4.15 km

Jamie McDonald Guinness World Record Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

This plaque marks the spot that Gloucester Boy Jamie McDonald broke the world record for longest time ever spent on a static bicycle.

Jamie made the decision to attempt the …

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4.17 km

Booth Steam Crane, Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Structure

A nice piece of engineering history.

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4.21 km

Welcome Sign to the City of Gloucester

Highlight • Structure

4.76 km

Llanthony Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bridge over the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal just before it enters the main basin of Gloucester Docks.

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4.84 km

Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Settlement

Forget what Komoot says about the track between here and Elmore... it is pristine gravel or paving and very smooth. There's only one 100 yard stretch where it's a bit …

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5.36 km

Over Bridge (River Severn, NCN Route 45)

Highlight • Bridge

Ace, traffic-free trail. A nice break from some of the surrounding roads. :)

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9.02 km

Maisemore Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

A lovely old stone bridge crossing the majestic River Severn. The cycle path from Gloucester exits on it it and is a good way to get to and from Maisemore.

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

3.10 km

2.70 km

1.56 km

997 m

289 m

226 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

6.97 km

1.39 km

1.03 km

250 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

33°C

16°C

0 %

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Gloucester Cathedral – Llanthony Bridge loop from Longford

Gloucester Cathedral

Jamie McDonald Guinness World Record Plaque

Booth Steam Crane, Gloucester Docks

Welcome Sign to the City of Gloucester

Llanthony Bridge

Gloucester Docks

Over Bridge (River Severn, NCN Route 45)

Maisemore Bridge

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