The Two Tunnels Greenway – Bristol and Bath Railway Path loop from Peasedown St. John

The Two Tunnels Greenway – Bristol and Bath Railway Path loop from Peasedown St. John

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The Two Tunnels Greenway – Bristol and Bath Railway Path loop from Peasedown St. John

02:10

46.0km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 5.43 km for 1.77 km

After 38.8 km for 1.77 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.87 km

Forest Path in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

After Midford this quickly becomes hard packed gravel. Safe and relatively comfortable to ride on any road bike. Several gates to pass through, watch out for craters on the path.

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7.17 km

Rainbow Wood

Forest

8.64 km

Two Tunnels Greenway

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bike path going through the famous two tunnels. The longest bike path tunnel in the UK. Although it is lit the lighting is poor so lights are highly recommended …

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9.05 km

The Two Tunnels Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fine shortcut runs through two (former railroad) tunnels. Lights front and rear are a good thing to have.

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15.0 km

Bristol and Bath Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The perfect route to go traffic-free from Bath to Bristol. It follows the route of the former Midland Railway, which was established in the mid-19th century to connect the two cities.

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23.0 km

Bitton Station, Avon Valley Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

The old railway, which still has some use, widens at this point. Several trains and carriages can be seen parked up. It is part of the Bristol & Bath railway line

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39.6 km

Gravel Path in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

It is doable on any road bike (including 25mm tyres) as long as you choose your lines well. I've ridden it multiple times without punctures and no stone chips either …

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39.8 km

View of Bath from the Countryside

Highlight • Natural Monument

46.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

7.49 km

3.64 km

2.51 km

591 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

5.39 km

3.59 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

6°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2024,Two tunnels leisure ride

A great out and back ride, with the kids. Lovely to enjoy, the fading light, listen to a history lesson, as we go, revision time!
Shared this with a first timer, who loved it, as much as we do.
Done this 3 times, in 3 weeks, loving it!! 🤩