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South West England

Gloucestershire

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Slimbridge Lane loop from Sharpness

Road cycling routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Slimbridge Lane loop from Sharpness

Moderate

5.0

(2)

21

riders

Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Slimbridge Lane loop from Sharpness

01:06

20.9km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 3.68 km for 24 m

After 3.95 km for 24 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

431 m

Caterpillar Hedge

Highlight • Natural

... anyone thinking of cake? Amazing topiary

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2

3.83 km

Miniature Village and Well by the Canal Path

Highlight • Monument

The canal path is gorgeous. This is just one of the fun things you can see along the way.

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3

3.97 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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4

6.58 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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5

11.6 km

St. John the Evangelist Church, Slimbridge

Highlight • Religious Site

An incredibly impressive church for such a small village!

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6

12.6 km

Lightenbrook Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A good shortcut if heading to or from Gossington towards the canal.

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B

20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

227 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

2.55 km

257 m

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Saturday 25 July

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15°C

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