The Mercian Way – Stroudwater Navigation loop from Nailsworth

The Mercian Way – Stroudwater Navigation loop from Nailsworth

Easy

4.8

(5)

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The Mercian Way – Stroudwater Navigation loop from Nailsworth

00:51

19.2km

80m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.72 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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394 m

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

Tip by

2.01 km

The Fresh Standard Brewery

Highlight • Pub

Taproom open Fri/Sat, can sales onlyall other days

Tip by

3.85 km

Woodchester Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Great little pump track for your madskillz or taking the kids to. Better than the average pump track, has an optional 'intermediate' section.

Tip by

5.14 km

View of Sculptures at Damien Hirst's Studio

Highlight • Structure

A handful of huge sculptures are stored in the yard of Hirst's studio - great view from the cycle path.

Tip by

7.68 km

Bench With a View of the Canal and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Home

Tip by

9.72 km

Stroudwater Navigation

Highlight • Trail

This is as far as I ventured on a road bike for this part of the Stroudwater Navigation.

Tip by

14.0 km

Cycle Path Through the Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

1.03 km

516 m

477 m

473 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

6.15 km

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

11°C

5°C

17 %

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The Mercian Way – Stroudwater Navigation loop from Nailsworth

The Mercian Way

The Fresh Standard Brewery

Woodchester Pump Track

View of Sculptures at Damien Hirst's Studio

Bench With a View of the Canal and Stone Bridge

Stroudwater Navigation

Cycle Path Through the Woods

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