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Staple Hill Tunnel – Broad Lane Byway loop from Patchway

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Staple Hill Tunnel – Broad Lane Byway loop from Patchway

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Staple Hill Tunnel – Broad Lane Byway loop from Patchway

02:14

36.0km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.03 km

St Werburgh's Tunnel Street Art

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An interesting tunnel with graffiti.

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9.08 km

River Frome Cycleway

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Bike path behind Cabot Circus and connecting to the North East part of Bristol (Concorde Way)

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16.3 km

Staple Hill Tunnel

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Staple Hill tunnel is a disused railway tunnel that was originally part of the Midland Railway's Mangotsfield and Bath Branch Line, which connected Bristol and Bath. The tunnel runs for …

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20.6 km

Brandy Bottom Colliery Ruins

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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 …

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20.9 km

Gravel Trail to Westerleigh

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Where the cycle path changes from tarmac to a light gravel, strade bianche style in places next to the fields and more muddy under the trees. Really fun and beautiful way to escape the city.

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21.8 km

Gravel Lane with Countryside View

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The gravel is a bit soft for road tyres but 32 up and you're fine.

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24.0 km

Broad Lane Byway

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Brilliant off-road trail, compacted mud so can be sloppy in winter. Pretty flat between the trees.

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24.9 km

Broad Lane Restricted Byway (West Section)

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The first section of Broad Lane to the west, which extends further east to road, and then on over the railway crossing into Westerleigh. Enjoy this wide doubletrack, stony and dirty and anything but level!

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36.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

5.97 km

5.92 km

2.52 km

178 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

2.55 km

1.99 km

1.69 km

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

36°C

21°C

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Staple Hill Tunnel – Broad Lane Byway loop from Patchway

St Werburgh's Tunnel Street Art

River Frome Cycleway

Staple Hill Tunnel

Brandy Bottom Colliery Ruins

Gravel Trail to Westerleigh

Gravel Lane with Countryside View

Broad Lane Byway

Broad Lane Restricted Byway (West Section)

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