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Frampton Canal Bridge – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Hardwicke

Frampton Canal Bridge – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Hardwicke

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Frampton Canal Bridge – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Hardwicke

01:51

39.4km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 589 m for 32 m

After 9.47 km for 27 m

After 11.1 km for 32 m

After 22.3 km for 29 m

After 23.6 km for 42 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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601 m

Canal Bridge at The Pilot Inn

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely views along the canal and the Pilot Inn is very closeby.

Tip by

4.84 km

Else, lord of Longney until 1086/1087 build a church there and invited St. Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, to consecrate it. Built mainly of Lias stone, formerly covered externally with a yellow wash. No trace of the 11th century building is to be seen.

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6.65 km

View of the River Severn Near The Anchor Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

great ride and lovely area

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8.81 km

St. James' Church, Saul

Highlight • Historical Site

Saul church is situated in the horseshoe bend of the River Severn. Saul can only be approached by crossing one of the bridges at either end of the village. The church is mentioned in 1140, as having been build by the Monks of Standish.

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9.48 km

Canal Road Bridge, Saul Junction

Highlight • River

A beautiful spot and a great way to access the lanes around Saul, Fretherne, Epney, Longney and Elmore.

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11.0 km

Frampton Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice place for a breather!

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19.3 km

Hardwicke Farm Covert

Forest

22.3 km

White Bridge Over Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • River

This is the point where the towpath from Gloucester docks turns off towards Elmore.

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28.8 km

Gloucester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Situated close to the River Severn, Gloucester Cathedral first appears in records in the 11th century. Built as an abbey church, it has a Norman nucleus as well as touches of Gothic architecture. Many important historical figures are buried at the cathedral such as Edward II of England and Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror.

The unique cathedral has also featured in Doctor Who and Sherlock as well as Harry Potter.

You can visit the cathedral and discover its 1,000 years of history from 7.30am - 6pm daily. There is also a cafe and a gift shop. You can find more information, here: gloucestercathedral.org.uk

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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

6.89 km

2.45 km

2.19 km

541 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

17.5 km

212 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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16°C

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Frampton Canal Bridge – Gloucester Cathedral loop from Hardwicke

Canal Bridge at The Pilot Inn

St. Laurence Church, Longney

View of the River Severn Near The Anchor Inn

St. James' Church, Saul

Canal Road Bridge, Saul Junction

Frampton Canal Bridge

White Bridge Over Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Gloucester Cathedral

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