Patchway is a town in South Gloucestershire, situated north of Bristol city center. The region's landscape is characterized by its position within a limestone area, featuring a hilly terrain shaped by the Avon and Frome rivers. This blend of urban accessibility with green spaces and woodlands makes Patchway a relevant location for outdoor activities. Visitors can explore several sports like gravel biking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more, benefiting from accessible cycling networks and local natural features.
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4.4
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Average rating
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4.8
(12)
82
riders
63.7km
04:30
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.4
(14)
96
riders
59.8km
03:59
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
20
riders
112km
08:14
1,130m
1,130m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.4
(5)
51
riders
67.1km
05:29
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.5
(24)
513
riders
33.5km
02:26
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(18)
220
riders
16.0km
01:09
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(4)
85
riders
15.0km
01:03
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(6)
24
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(9)
369
riders
54.4km
02:27
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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255
riders
112km
05:06
690m
690m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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148
riders
35.9km
01:33
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
79
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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77
riders
58.7km
03:36
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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71
riders
20.2km
01:13
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

55
riders
112km
06:43
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
94
riders
18.8km
01:10
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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26
hikers
7.75km
02:05
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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22
hikers
5.07km
01:23
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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55
hikers
7.40km
01:54
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(4)
14
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
runners
4.80km
00:30
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
runners
6.40km
00:40
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
15
runners
7.93km
00:52
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Patchway offers a range of outdoor activities including Gravel biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The area features accessible cycling networks and local green spaces suitable for various recreational pursuits.
Patchway's appeal stems from its blend of urban accessibility and natural features. It benefits from well-connected cycling routes, local green spaces, woodlands, and proximity to diverse landscapes. Cyclists can enjoy scenic views, including those of the River Severn.
While specific routes are not detailed, Patchway's diverse landscape suggests potential for gravel biking on mixed-surface trails. Komoot offers a dedicated guide for Gravel biking around Patchway, which can help users find suitable routes.
Patchway is known for touring cycling routes primarily on paved surfaces. Examples include the 36.5-mile (58.7 km) Berkeley Castle – Hill Lane loop and the 12.1-mile (19.5 km) Concorde Way Path – River Frome Cycleway loop. Another option is the 15.7-mile (25.3 km) Hover's Lane – Little Stoke Park BMX Track loop. A general guide for Cycling around Patchway is available.
The accessible cycling networks and paved routes used for touring cycling in Patchway also cater to road cyclists. The broader Bristol area, which includes Patchway, emphasizes cycling infrastructure. A guide for Road Cycling Routes around Patchway is available on Komoot.
For mountain biking, Patchway's proximity to areas like Leigh Woods is advantageous, offering various trails with different skill levels. The Tumps in Patchway also features a BMX track. Komoot provides an MTB Trails around Patchway guide.
Patchway's network of accessible cycling routes, including those on paved surfaces and through green spaces, can accommodate family-friendly rides. The 12.1-mile (19.5 km) Concorde Way Path – River Frome Cycleway loop is an easier option suitable for various fitness levels.
Patchway's local green spaces and woodlands provide pleasant environments for hiking. Komoot offers a guide specifically for Easy hikes around Patchway, in addition to a general guide for Hiking around Patchway.
Cyclists in Patchway can enjoy scenic views, particularly of the River Severn. Nearby attractions accessible by bike include the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge. The Bristol-Bath Railway Path, featuring the Staple Hill Tunnel, also offers a unique historical element to rides.
Outdoor routes in Patchway are popular on komoot, with more than 105,000 visitors having shared their experiences. There are 22 routes available, which have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars from over 3,900 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Patchway, including Gravel biking around Patchway, Road Cycling Routes around Patchway, Cycling around Patchway, MTB Trails around Patchway, Hiking around Patchway, Easy hikes around Patchway, and Running Trails around Patchway.
The official website for Patchway Town Council is patchwaytowncouncil.gov.uk. For inquiries, the general phone number is +44 117 985 0760.

