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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Fretherne With Saul

Saul Junction – View of the River Severn loop from Fretherne with Saul

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Fretherne With Saul

Saul Junction – View of the River Severn loop from Fretherne with Saul

Easy

5.0

(1)

7

riders

Saul Junction – View of the River Severn loop from Fretherne with Saul

00:58

14.9km

40m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 7 m for 27 m

After 14.9 km for 27 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

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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3

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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4

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 …

Tip by

5

1.78 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 …

Tip by

6

4.79 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

7

12.0 km

View of the River Severn

Highlight • Viewpoint

A scenic stretch of the ride alongside the River Severn. A great place to spot vast flocks of birds over the water.

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8

12.1 km

View of the River Severn Near The Anchor Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

great ride and lovely area

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B

14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.53 km

6.03 km

381 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

6.01 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

27 %

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