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South West England

Gloucestershire

The Mercian Way – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Slimbridge

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

The Mercian Way – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Slimbridge

Moderate

4.3

(4)

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The Mercian Way – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Slimbridge

02:43

43.6km

160m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 30.7 km for 15 m

After 40.4 km for 26 m

After 43.5 km for 28 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.12 km

The Frocester George

Highlight • Pub

A good pub stop to rehydrate, especially on the hottest day of the year. The pub has a big outside courtyard where you can keep an eye on your bike …

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2

20.9 km

The Mercian Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good for families - rubber/aggregate mix surface, flat and safe, pretty fast under the tyre and far nicer than bath road

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3

30.7 km

St. Cyr’s Church, Stonehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Built on the banks of the river and surrounded by trees and reeds, St. Cyr's Church Stonehouse is a wonderful 16th-century church. It is named after the child martyr Cyr …

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4

38.8 km

Frampton on Severn Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

longest village green in England

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5

40.4 km

Splatt Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely spot. The canal path to Ryall's Lane is manageable on any bike in the summer, but a bit slippery for road bikes in the winter or after significant rainfall.

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6

43.5 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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7

43.5 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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8

43.6 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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B

43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

13.4 km

7.49 km

1.73 km

1.02 km

655 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

14.4 km

4.31 km

4.03 km

481 m

286 m

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Thursday 21 May

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