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Lightvessel LV14 SULA – Gloucester Docks loop from Hardwicke

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Lightvessel LV14 SULA – Gloucester Docks loop from Hardwicke

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Lightvessel LV14 SULA – Gloucester Docks loop from Hardwicke

01:44

15.9km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 9, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 156 m for 32 m

After 7.29 km for 17 m

After 9.12 km for 24 m

After 15.8 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.06 km

Canal Side

Highlight • Cycleway

6.09 km

Monk Meadow

Lake

6.59 km

LV14 SULA is a nationally registered historic Lightvessel commissioned by the Humber Conservancy Board in 1959. Stationed on the Humber Estuary for 26 years until being decommissioned in 1985, for the past 12 years, SULA has been moored at Gloucester Docks.

Currently being restored by her new owners, SULA's unique Fresnel lens was lit for the first time in 20 years on 5 November 2020.

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6.73 km

Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Settlement

Forget what Komoot says about the track between here and Elmore... it is pristine gravel or paving and very smooth. There's only one 100 yard stretch where it's a bit muddy, otherwise it can be done on any bike at any time of year.

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7.25 km

Over Bridge (River Severn, NCN Route 45)

Highlight • Bridge

Ace, traffic-free trail. A nice break from some of the surrounding roads. :)

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8.73 km

Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Settlement

Worth a look and plenty of food and drink options available.

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9.56 km

Gloucester Towpath: Sainsbury's to Hempsted Lane Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

14.7 km

View from the Towpath of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the next bridge heading away from Gloucester I would suggest following the road. The tow path is really only designed for MTB's and walkers. Although I managed it on a road bike, it was bone dry and the grass was short.

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.59 km

4.21 km

1.00 km

688 m

238 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

5.16 km

3.06 km

2.26 km

108 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

33°C

16°C

0 %

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Lightvessel LV14 SULA – Gloucester Docks loop from Hardwicke

Great Run

Canal Side