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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Cam and Dursley

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Cam and Dursley

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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Cam and Dursley

01:37

26.5km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 11.4 km for 72 m

After 15.1 km for 24 m

After 15.3 km for 31 m

After 19.2 km for 86 m

After 20.5 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.73 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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8.48 km

Lip Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

There is a boggy section at the Halmore end, but this should be fine in the summer and/or there hasn't been too much rainfall. I wouldn't recommend it for the …

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12.1 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains and Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Komoot says that cycling is not permitted on this section, but judging from all the tyre tracks and bikes besides the canal boats, this is either incorrect or ignored. Anyway …

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15.1 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 …

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19.3 km

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Highlight • Pub

Lovely Coffee and Cakes to recharge those tired legs for the return journey.

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19.3 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: Slimbridge to Frampton-on-Severn

Highlight • River

Easily manageable on a rugged bike in winter and just about any bike when it's dry.

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20.6 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Trail

Either cross the bridge and head up Ryall's Lane to Cambridge or Longaston Lane to Slimbridge if turning off the canal towpath. If you're heading down the towpath be aware …

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22.8 km

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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26.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

8.14 km

1.61 km

1.33 km

599 m

384 m

258 m

Surfaces

9.86 km

9.69 km

6.61 km

236 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

19 %

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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Cam and Dursley

Slimbridge Lane

Lip Lane Bridleway

Severn Railway Bridge Remains and Canal Towpath

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: Slimbridge to Frampton-on-Severn

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

The Back Passage Road

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