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Castle Combe & Bath loop from Bristol — The Cotswolds National Landscape

Castle Combe & Bath loop from Bristol — The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Castle Combe & Bath loop from Bristol — The Cotswolds National Landscape

05:50

81.7km

690m

Gravel riding

Embark on a challenging gravel biking adventure with the Castle Combe & Bath loop from Bristol, a difficult 50.8 miles (81.7 km) route that takes around 5 hours and 50 minutes to complete. You will climb 2271 feet (692 metres) as you traverse diverse terrain, from chalky bridleways and quiet…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

City of Bath WHS

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7.31 km

Staple Hill Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Staple Hill tunnel is a disused railway tunnel that was originally part of the Midland Railway's Mangotsfield and Bath Branch Line, which connected Bristol and Bath. The tunnel runs for …

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13.3 km

Gravel Trail to Westerleigh

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Where the cycle path changes from tarmac to a light gravel, strade bianche style in places next to the fields and more muddy under the trees. Really fun and beautiful way to escape the city.

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17.1 km

Burbarrow Lane Top Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great bridleway singletrail. Gravelly up the middle and not too lumpy. Great on a cross bike in summer. Easy to combine with a bunch of other gravelly options at the southern end.

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36.1 km

Summer Lane Gravel Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely little single lane gravel byway that takes you to caste combe circuit.

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50.5 km

Three Shires Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

Erected in 1859, the Three Shires Stones mark the point where Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire meet.
Although the marking is pretty impressive, it's nestled at the side of the main …

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73.2 km

Conham River Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Follow the river path through Conham River Park along the Avon from near Trooper's Hill all the way to the two pubs (the Chequers and Old Lock and Weir Inn) …

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81.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

30.6 km

12.4 km

2.97 km

2.32 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

16.3 km

15.6 km

7.73 km

757 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

6°C

29 %

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Castle Combe & Bath loop from Bristol — The Cotswolds National Landscape

Staple Hill Tunnel

Gravel Trail to Westerleigh

Burbarrow Lane Top Section

Summer Lane Gravel Byway

Three Shires Stones

Conham River Park Trail

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