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Staple Hill Tunnel – Staple Hill Tunnel loop from Kingswood

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Staple Hill Tunnel – Staple Hill Tunnel loop from Kingswood

Moderate

4.8

(4)

280

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Staple Hill Tunnel – Staple Hill Tunnel loop from Kingswood

01:15

11.8km

90m

Running

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

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.34 km

Old Mangotsfield Station Walls

Highlight • Monument

This is an interesting location around the Old Mangotsfield Station. There are two big walls adjacent to each other that are free standing, these look like listed buildings. The cycleway around this area is good

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2.38 km

Old Railway Station Ruins

Highlight • Monument

A nostalgic ride so g some old railway lines which is so good when you ride along an old station platform or under an old bridge that once had locomotives running along them. Well paced and a nice gentle ride to take in the sights.

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3.98 km

Staple Hill Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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.

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4.43 km

Staple Hill Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Tunnel on the former railway line.

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4.47 km

Railway Tunnel

Highlight • Rest Area

This railway tunnel is quite long. There are roof lights in the tunnel and it is easy to see where you are. Some water does drip down from the roof but it is easy to pick a dry ride line and pass through the tunnel. People are also walking through the tunnel as well as cyclists

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4.80 km

Bristol to Bath Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The Bristol - Bath cycle path is an excellent choice to for both cycling and walking. The 13 miles are completely traffic-free and almost entirely flat as it runs along a disused railway line.

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5.84 km

Fishponds Bottle Sculpture

Highlight • Cycleway

Audax Club Bristol (ACB) ride start point.

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5.95 km

My Café Your Café

Highlight • Cafe

Mi Café Su Café - a welcome addition to this area of town and inadvertently the best café in BS16! This converted Citroen van is positioned by the spacious green area, complete with permanent picnic benches. Now you can stop to enjoy great coffee, locally roasted (Blind Owl Coffee Co.) and soon, some banging pastries too. boot (the Forest Bakery) - rewarding that steady climb out of town, or just brightening up your commute. 🥐☕🍪

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

1.49 km

335 m

299 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.71 km

852 m

568 m

335 m

255 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Staple Hill Tunnel – Staple Hill Tunnel loop from Kingswood

Old Mangotsfield Station Walls

Old Railway Station Ruins

Staple Hill Tunnel

Staple Hill Tunnel

Railway Tunnel

Bristol to Bath Cycle Path

Fishponds Bottle Sculpture

My Café Your Café

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