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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Saul Junction loop from Robin's Wood Hill Quarry

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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Saul Junction loop from Robin's Wood Hill Quarry

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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Saul Junction loop from Robin's Wood Hill Quarry

02:40

37.9km

50m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.8 km for 140 m

After 34.4 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.92 km

Saul Junction to The Pilot Inn Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Plenty of tyre tracks to suggest cycling is permitted along this stretch. It's a bit rough in places, but fine for a gravel bike or MTB.

Tip by

12.3 km

Stables Cafe, Saul Junction

Highlight • Cafe

Awesome little wooden cabin cafe - with an outside shack for coffee, snacks & ice cream 🍨- plus a main cafe which does full sit down meals. Great for brunch!

Tip by

12.3 km

Canal Road Bridge, Saul Junction

Highlight • River

A beautiful spot and a great way to access the lanes around Saul, Fretherne, Epney, Longney and Elmore.

Tip by

20.3 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

Tip by

20.3 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!)

Tip by

23.5 km

Frampton Section of Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Another section where Komoot says cycling is not permitted, though judging by the notices at the bridges asking cyclists to be courteous to walkers, I would suggest that it is …

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26.6 km

Saul Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Surrounded by pretty countryside, Saul Junction is an idyllic place where the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal meets the Stroudwater Canal. Here, you can enjoy a rest and watch ships and …

Tip by

30.9 km

Path along the River Severn, Longney

Highlight • Trail

This is MTB territory, aviod on a tourer or hybrid as mud just jams up the wheels and mudguards.

Tip by

37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

7.55 km

7.48 km

4.21 km

1.93 km

146 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

7.34 km

6.51 km

5.30 km

1.64 km

1.39 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

25°C

13°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 7, 2024,Bigfoot Thursday XC, Chicken Nuggets or not Sir 🙄

More craziness ensues with these two 😆
Chicken Nuggets or not Bloomin Ben er yes no yes no yes 🤣🤣
Love it 😀

January 30, 2025,Muddy cold canal🥶💩💩 with my heated socks on and warm feet 🥵😁

Finally got My Garmin to upload after a software issue sorted.
Second time I've used my heated socks to combat my Raynauds syndrome and must say it brings a whole new pleasure to riding instead of battling with cold numb feet leading to numb calf muscles.
Socks are good for 10 hrs 30 amazingly 😁

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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Saul Junction loop from Robin's Wood Hill Quarry

Saul Junction to The Pilot Inn Canal Path

Stables Cafe, Saul Junction

Canal Road Bridge, Saul Junction

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Frampton Section of Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath

Saul Junction

Path along the River Severn, Longney

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