Road · United Kingdom
Corston to Bristol
- 52 km
- 220 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 220 m
- 52 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders looking for a moderate 51.5 km ride with gentle climbing of 169 m.
51.5 km out-and-back cycle route from Corston to Bristol and back in England, UK with 169 m climbing.
The route starts in Corston and travels through Newton Saint Loe, Saltford, and Bitton before reaching Bristol city centre at 25.7 km. It continues through various districts including St Philip's, St Paul's, and Cotham before returning along the same path. The highest point is 80 m at 18.9 km, with a low of 13 m at 5.6 km. The route features mainly flat terrain with 78% flat sections and only 0.1 km over 5% gradient. Climbing is mostly in the first half, accounting for 48% of the elevation gain. The road surface is predominantly paved with 88% tarmac, supplemented by 6% gravel or unpaved and 6% unmapped surfaces. Most of the route (60%) is on cycle paths, primarily the Bristol & Bath Railway Path ridden for 27.7 km, with 15% on paths, 14% on quiet streets, and 6% on minor roads. There is 1.3 km of main roads without cycle lanes and 0.9 km on main roads in total. The longest descent is 2.3 km dropping 37 m starting at 21.5 km. Food and drink options include cafés near Warmley (km 15.3), Mi Café Su Café close to km 20.6, and several others near the Bristol sections. Shops such as Lidl and Tesco Express are available within a few hundred metres off the route. Toilets are located at several points including Saltford at 8.1 km and near Bristol city centre at 25.8 km. Bail-out points with stations are found at Oldfield Park at 2.7 km and Avon Riverside at 41.8 km. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 7 km between km 39.7 and 46.7.
Highlights
- Bristol & Bath Railway Path for 27.7 km
- Highest point 80 m at 18.9 km
- Bristol city centre at 25.7 km
- Longest descent 2.3 km starting 21.5 km
Along the route
Places passed
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 60% cycle path · 15% path · 14% quiet street · 6% minor road
- Main roads
- 1.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Cycle paths
- 30.8 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Bristol & Bath Railway Path (28 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 11% climbing · 11% descending · 78% flat
- Longest descent
- 2.3 km from 21.5 km, dropping 37 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 1.9 kmHearts Pharmacy · pharmacy · on the route
- 2.3 kmBakers Of Bath · bakery · on the route
- 8.1 kmToilets · 100 m off route
- 12.2 kmPetrol station · 210 m off route
- 15.3 kmWarmley Waiting Room Cafe · café · 30 m off route
- 15.5 kmIdeal Pharmacy · pharmacy · 200 m off route
- 20 kmBools Bicycles · bike shop · 390 m off route
- 20.6 kmMorrisons · petrol station · 70 m off route
- 25.8 kmToilets · 70 m off route
- 26.9 kmLloyds Pharmacy · pharmacy · 130 m off route
- 27.5 kmEsso · petrol station · 220 m off route
- 28.9 kmWater point · 130 m off route
- 30.6 kmLidl · supermarket · 180 m off route
- 35.9 kmWarmley Wheelers · bike rental · on the route
- 38.3 kmOldland Common Pharmacy · pharmacy · 120 m off route
- 39.7 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 48.5 kmLidl · supermarket · on the route
- 49 kmRose Cottage Hub Cafe · café · on the route
Need to bail out?
- 2.7 km — Oldfield Park (station), 570 m off route
- 23.9 km — Lawrence Hill (station), 130 m off route
- 41.8 km — Avon Riverside (station), on the route
Worth a stop
- 25.8 km — Quakers Friars (ruins)
- 39.1 km — Quarry (attraction)
At the start and finish
- The Brook Bar & Bistro · restaurant · 140 m
- Twerton Local · convenience store · 430 m
- The Lounge · café · 770 m
- The Centurion · pub · 740 m
- The Boathouse · pub · 890 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Out & back
- 2–3 hours riding
- June
- May to Sep — daily highs of 16–21 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 7 km from 39.7 to 46.7 km
- 1.3 km on main roads without cycle lane