Bridgwater to Bristol
Description
This is a long but largely flat ride through some beautiful countryside following
National Cycle Route 3
from Bridgwater to the busy city of Bristol.
You will pass through Glastonbury (home of the famous music festival) and the Mendip forest on your way through Somerset to Gloucestershire. Highlights include a lovely waterside section along the pretty
Chew Valley Lake
at Chew Stoke and the
Shapwick Heath
RSPB reserve.
Bridgwater to Bristol Ordnance Survey Map
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Bridgwater to Bristol Aerial Photo View Map
   
Distance
56 miles (90 km)
Difficulty
***
Joining Routes
Chew Valley Lake
,
Shapwick Heath
,
Blaise Castle
,
Avalon Marshes
,
Mendip Hills
Memory Map Route
Bridgwater-Bristol.mmo
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GPX File
Bridgwater-Bristol.gpx
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Elevation
Route Photos
RSPB reserve, Shapwick Heath
Glastonbury Abbey
Countryside near Wells
The cathedral at Wells
Wookey Hole Caves
Mendip Hills near Charterhouse
Chew Valley Lake, Chew Valley
River Avon, Bristol
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
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