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Brandy Bottom Colliery Ruins – Brandy Bottom Colliery loop from Emersons Green

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Brandy Bottom Colliery Ruins – Brandy Bottom Colliery loop from Emersons Green

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Brandy Bottom Colliery Ruins – Brandy Bottom Colliery loop from Emersons Green

01:01

9.73km

50m

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: June 24, 2026

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1.65 km

Brandy Bottom Colliery Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Brandy Bottom Colliery, located just off the Bath-Bristol cycle path, was an important coal mining site in the 19th century, particularly known for its deep mine workings. The site features remnants of the colliery, including old structures and spoil heaps.

It operated during a time of significant coal production in the area before eventually closing.

Today, it serves as a historical point of interest along the cycling route, illustrating the region's industrial heritage

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1.76 km

Brandy Bottom Colliery

Highlight • Monument

Brandy Bottom Colliery is a former colliery in Pucklechurch, South Gloucestershire, England. It was a steam-powered colliery that operated from the early 19th century until the early 20th century. The colliery was located on the line of the Dramway, a horse-drawn railway that was used to transport coal from the Coalpit Heath area to Bristol.

The earliest written record of Brandy Bottom Colliery dates from 1837, when a shaft was sunk at the site. The colliery was owned by a number of different companies over the years, including the East Bristol Collieries Company and the Avon Industrial Buildings Trust. The colliery closed in 1936 and has been derelict ever since.

Brandy Bottom Colliery is a scheduled ancient monument and is a popular spot for historical walks and bike rides. The colliery is also home to a number of rare plants and animals, including the lesser horseshoe bat.

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3.30 km

Dramway Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It's marked as a footpath from the northern end and bridleway from the southern end, but rest assured this is officially a bridleway and hence rideable. Brilliant compact mud and pretty wide too.

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5.07 km

Road Closed to Cars

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Just so much nicer around the surrounding roads too as it’s reduced traffic and slowed all the loons down.

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9.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

2.79 km

1.14 km

432 m

159 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

3.90 km

652 m

414 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

26°C

15°C

12 %

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Brandy Bottom Colliery Ruins – Brandy Bottom Colliery loop from Emersons Green

Brandy Bottom Colliery Ruins

Brandy Bottom Colliery

Dramway Bridleway

Road Closed to Cars

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