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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Backwell

View of the River Brue – Shute Shelve Tunnel loop from Nailsea and Backwell

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Backwell

View of the River Brue – Shute Shelve Tunnel loop from Nailsea and Backwell

Moderate

4.8

(4)

46

riders

View of the River Brue – Shute Shelve Tunnel loop from Nailsea and Backwell

03:50

56.5km

280m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.3 km for 107 m

After 30.6 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.7 km

View of the River Brue

Highlight • Cycleway

Moor Bridge crossing the River Yeo.

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2

18.0 km

Sandford Station Café and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Unfortunately only open on Saturdays in summer.
Current information:
sandfordstation.co.uk

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3

18.3 km

Forest Path Near Glastonbury

Highlight • Trail

4

21.4 km

Shute Shelve Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A 165-metre long tunnel under Shute Shelve Hill. Bring a light.

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5

21.7 km

Shute Shelve Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Headtorch helps

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6

23.8 km

King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge

Highlight • Monument

Worth a quick stop if you're heading down the Strawberry Line to the sea or to Cheddar.

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7

28.3 km

Cheddar Gorge Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout tower provides outstanding views of the gorge and the flat, patchwork landscape to the south. The tower is often advertised as part of the paid-for Jacob's Ladder climb, …

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8

28.7 km

Edelweiss Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great local cafe located at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge, outdoor seating is ideal for cyclists and walkers alike

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B

56.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

19.6 km

5.12 km

2.31 km

2.26 km

275 m

107 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

16.6 km

13.1 km

855 m

369 m

296 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

25 %

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