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Splatt Bridge – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Frampton on Severn

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Splatt Bridge – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Frampton on Severn

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Splatt Bridge – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Frampton on Severn

02:05

23.2km

20m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 633 m for 32 m

After 2.50 km for 66 m

After 5.64 km for 28 m

After 5.80 km for 28 m

After 9.69 km for 31 m

After 9.92 km for 24 m

After 13.6 km for 24 m

After 13.8 km for 31 m

After 22.6 km for 32 m

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2.54 km

Splatt Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely spot. The canal path to Ryall's Lane is manageable on any bike in the summer, but a bit slippery for road bikes in the winter or after significant rainfall.

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5.65 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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5.73 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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5.78 km

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Highlight • Pub

The section of towpath between here and Frampton-on-Severn is OK for more robust road bike (don't be taking your Pinarello on there!)

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10.1 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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10.5 km

Purton Ship Graveyard

Highlight • Structure

Purton Ship Graveyard was formed after a river bank collapse in the early 20th century raised concerns about the erosive currents of the River Severn threatening the Gloucester and Sharpness …

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