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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Stroudwater Canal loop from Sharpness

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Stroudwater Canal loop from Sharpness

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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Stroudwater Canal loop from Sharpness

02:34

42.6km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 9.13 km for 28 m

After 12.2 km for 26 m

After 21.9 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.42 km

Lightenbrook Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A good shortcut if heading to or from Gossington towards the canal.

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9.11 km

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

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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!)

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10.4 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the towpath is in good condition compared to many other parts. It is compacted gravel that can't be any worse than the Colle della Finestre... and a …

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12.2 km

Church End Bridge, Sharpness to Gloucester Canal

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The bridge over the Sharpness to Gloucester canal at Church End that leads to or from a good section of the canal towpath.

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13.4 km

Frampton-on-Severn Village Green

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Apparently, this is the largest village green in the UK... with perhaps the smallest the smallest cricket pitch! There's lots to explore in Frampton, the gravel pit lakes, the canal, …

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15.3 km

Stroudwater Canal

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The Stroudwater canal looking towards Saul Junction.

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21.9 km

Stroudwater Navigation

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This is as far as I ventured on a road bike for this part of the Stroudwater Navigation.

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27.2 km

St. Peter's Church Ruins, Frocester

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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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42.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

3.90 km

2.29 km

593 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

14.0 km

3.13 km

852 m

823 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Stroudwater Canal loop from Sharpness

Lightenbrook Lane

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath

Church End Bridge, Sharpness to Gloucester Canal

Frampton-on-Severn Village Green

Stroudwater Canal

Stroudwater Navigation

St. Peter's Church Ruins, Frocester

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