Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in South West England. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some …

Last updated: September 24, 2025

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1. East Bristol bridleway loop from Temple Meads

41.5km

02:45

260m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Saltford and Keynsham rocky byways loop from Bristol Temple Meads

47.8km

03:28

420m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The North Bristol loop

63.7km

04:30

510m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4. Chipping Sodbury & Hawkesbury Upton & loop from Bristol

59.8km

03:59

430m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Bristol loop — The Cotswolds National Landscape

112km

08:14

1,130m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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History, chalk, grassland and forest — King Alfred's Way

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A British Solo Adventure

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A Walk in the Parks – across Exmoor National Park

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Alex Moody

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Alice Baddeley

Land's End to Bristol — National Cycle Network Route 3

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The best gravel rides in South West England

1. East Bristol bridleway loop from Temple Meads

2. Saltford and Keynsham rocky byways loop from Bristol Temple Meads

3. The North Bristol loop

4. Chipping Sodbury & Hawkesbury Upton & loop from Bristol

5. The Bristol loop — The Cotswolds National Landscape

6. Ashton Court and Tyntesfield west Bristol loop from Temple Meads

7. Cheddar loop from Bristol — Mendips Hills National Landscape

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

9. Grit Lush 40 loop from Bristol

10. Nailsea and Clevedon loop from Bristol

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