Green Lane in the Cotswolds – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Thornbury

Green Lane in the Cotswolds – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Thornbury

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Green Lane in the Cotswolds – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Thornbury

03:09

68.1km

440m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 43.5 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.2 km

Stinchcombe Village Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely quiet lane that leads through Stinchcombe village.

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20.9 km

St. James the Great Church Tower, Dursley

Highlight • Monument

A magnificent church. It one had a spire, but this collapsed in the middle ages taking out some unfortunate bell ringers!

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22.3 km

View of Downham Hill (Smallpox Hill)

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A lovely section of road between Dursley and Uley, with some great views. The tree topped Hill to the north is Downham Hill, which is locally known as "Smallpox Hill" …

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25.9 km

Green Lane in the Cotswolds

Highlight • Trail

Quiet lane with great views and a nice alternative to going over Frocester (or Crawley) hill if the legs are a little spent.

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37.7 km

Slimbridge Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A very gently undulating, quiet lane that is part of NCN41. Can get a little mucky in winter, but the surface is on the whole very good.

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43.5 km

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This bridge is located along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and connects the Purton area to the wider canal system. It is a swing bridge with a control room operated …

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50.9 km

Berkeley Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Dating back to the 11th century Berkeley Castle has belonged to the Berkeley family for over eight centuries. The castle has witness turbulent history – believed to be the murder …

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