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South West England

Gloucestershire

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Slimbridge

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Slimbridge

Easy

4.3

(3)

25

riders

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Slimbridge

01:28

16.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 76 m for 28 m

After 3.97 km for 31 m

After 4.20 km for 24 m

After 7.97 km for 72 m

After 8.49 km for 32 m

After 12.2 km for 24 m

After 12.4 km for 31 m

After 16.3 km for 28 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

61 m

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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2

91 m

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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3

4.35 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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4

4.80 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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5

6.07 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

Stop to take in the history of this ill fated Bridge.

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6

7.67 km

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Highlight • Other

7

8.16 km

Giant Concrete Rubik's Cube Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A giant concrete Rubik's Cube!

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8

16.4 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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B

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

1.59 km

1.19 km

244 m

108 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

1.35 km

448 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

31°C

17°C

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