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South West England

Gloucestershire

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Slimbridge

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Slimbridge

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Gloucester and Sharpness Canal – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Slimbridge

01:44

6.89km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 1.92 km for 26 m

After 3.16 km for 28 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.87 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Trail

Either cross the bridge and head up Ryall's Lane to Cambridge or Longaston Lane to Slimbridge if turning off the canal towpath. If you're heading down the towpath be aware …

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2

1.94 km

Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Nice and relaxing water walk.

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3

3.09 km

Black Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

4

3.15 km

Wooden Bird Sculpture on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

3.18 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: Slimbridge to Frampton-on-Severn

Highlight • River

Easily manageable on a rugged bike in winter and just about any bike when it's dry.

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6

3.21 km

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Highlight • Pub

Lovely Coffee and Cakes to recharge those tired legs for the return journey.

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7

3.26 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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B

6.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

2.32 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

1.19 km

1.17 km

637 m

133 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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16°C

45 %

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