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Staple Hill Tunnel

South Gloucestershire

Staple Hill Tunnel

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Staple Hill Tunnel

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Location: South Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Staple Hill Tunnel – Rodway Common loop from Bristol Temple Meads

18.3km

01:07

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(35)

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2. Staple Hill Tunnel – Railway Path to Bath loop from Cadbury Heath

25.1km

01:29

150m

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

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4.7

(182)

2,494

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3. Staple Hill Tunnel – Avon Valley Railway loop from Oldfield Park

44.3km

02:36

240m

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

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Alice Baddeley

April 5, 2023

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 approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) through the hillside, and was opened in 1869. It is now an iconic part of the Bristol-Bath railway cycling path.

The cycle path takes up less than half the width of the tunnel and the rest of the floor consists of uneven rocks. The tunnel is lit all year-round, but cyclists are advised to turn their lights on. The roof leaks in places, giving the appearance of rain.

Joe | False Summit

July 3, 2019

Really good part of the Bristol to Bath Railway line that's totally traffic free. Lights are advised as it's always a bit dark, and it's definitely chilly in the summer!

weissgradnichts

June 6, 2022

The tunnel is currently (6/22) in rather poor condition. Please turn your headlights on while riding through the tunnel - safety first!

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Location: South Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Staple Hill Tunnel

1. Staple Hill Tunnel – Rodway Common loop from Bristol Temple Meads

2. Staple Hill Tunnel – Railway Path to Bath loop from Cadbury Heath

3. Staple Hill Tunnel – Avon Valley Railway loop from Oldfield Park

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