Stables Cafe, Saul Junction – Saul Junction loop from Fretherne with Saul

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Stables Cafe, Saul Junction – Saul Junction loop from Fretherne with Saul

Moderate

runners

Stables Cafe, Saul Junction – Saul Junction loop from Fretherne with Saul

00:37

5.98km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 7 m for 27 m

After 5.96 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19 m

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.

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90 m

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!

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473 m

Saul Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Surrounded by the Cotswolds 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 …

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473 m

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 …

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3.01 km

Parkend Bridge

Highlight • River

Would suggest an MTB to follow the tow path to Saul Junction from this point. If on a road bike follow Castle Lane to Saul (sign posted).

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3.29 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • River

4.21 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath Near Saul Junction

Highlight • Trail

This is probably the worst part of the tow path to ride with a road bike, between Saul Junction and Parkend Bridge. However as it was baked dry it wasn't …

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5.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

802 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

538 m