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South West England

Gloucestershire

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Berkeley Castle loop from Stroud

Road cycling routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Berkeley Castle loop from Stroud

Moderate

5.0

(2)

79

riders

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Berkeley Castle loop from Stroud

02:43

56.2km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 56.0 km for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.49 km

St. Peter's Church Ruins, Frocester

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to stop for a break or even a picnic on the lane between Frocester and Coaley. Views across the Severn Vale from one end of the churchyard and the Cotswold Hills at the other.

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2

11.3 km

The Back Passage Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A little known and travelled route between Cambridge and Coaley. A great way to access the lanes around Coaley, Cam, Dursley and even Uley. It also provides a shortcut from the A38 to Cam & Dursley train station.

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3

24.2 km

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This bridge is located along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and connects the Purton area to the wider canal system. It is a swing bridge with a control room operated …

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4

30.1 km

Berkeley Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Cute courtyard cafe with outside space and welcomes cyclists

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5

30.3 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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6

30.8 km

Berkeley Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Berkeley Castle is located very closely to Dr. Jenner's Museum and St. Mary the Virgin Church in Berkeley. Very lovely place to visit with an adult ticket at the cost of £16 per person.

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7

35.8 km

Slimbridge Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A very gently undulating, quiet lane that is part of NCN41. Can get a little mucky in winter, but the surface is on the whole very good.

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8

53.2 km

Oil Mill to Snow Mill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tow path was good and firm enough to ride with a road bike.

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B

56.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

3.01 km

1.81 km

1.33 km

323 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

24.5 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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