Berkeley Castle – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Stroud

Berkeley Castle – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Stroud

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Berkeley Castle – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Stroud

02:41

56.2km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.49 km

St. Peter's Church Ruins, Frocester

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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17.0 km

Slimbridge Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A very gently undulating, quiet lane that is part of NCN41. Can get a little mucky in winter, but the surface is on the whole very good.

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24.7 km

Dating back to the 11th century Berkeley Castle has belonged to the Berkeley family for over eight centuries. The castle has witness turbulent history – believed to be the murder scene of King Edward II in 1327 after the castle was ransacked by forces in 1326.

The beautiful castle was restored in 2006. Today, you can explore the well-preserved castle and its gardens from 10.30am - 5pm daily (last admission 4pm). Tickets for adults cost £12.50 and include a guided tour. You can find more information, here: berkeley-castle.com

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25.2 km

Berkeley Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Berkeley Castle is located very closely to Dr. Jenner's Museum and St. Mary the Virgin Church in Berkeley. Very lovely place to visit with an adult ticket at the cost of £16 per person.

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31.8 km

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This bridge is located along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and connects the Purton area to the wider canal system. It is a swing bridge with a control room operated by a keeper to manage its movements. The Purton site also features a historic boat graveyard, where old ship hulls were used to reinforce the canal embankment,

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40.1 km

Longaston Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A good and very quiet lane that links Slimbridge and Cambridge. It means you can avoid what is probably the worst part of the A38 in this area or you can join the canal towpath to Frampton if you're on a more rugged bike... which is also OK on most road bikes in the summer... but that's subjective!

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42.3 km

The Back Passage Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A little known and travelled route between Cambridge and Coaley. A great way to access the lanes around Coaley, Cam, Dursley and even Uley. It also provides a shortcut from the A38 to Cam & Dursley train station.

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53.2 km