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South West England

Gloucestershire

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

Running trails & routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

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

Moderate

33

runners

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

01:27

12.0km

10m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 76 m for 28 m

After 7.81 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

61 m

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Highlight • Pub

Lovely Coffee and Cakes to recharge those tired legs for the return journey.

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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

4.27 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

4.73 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

5.99 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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6

6.68 km

Purton Ships Graveyard

Highlight • River

7

7.82 km

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This bridge is located along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and connects the Purton area to the wider canal system. It is a swing bridge with a control room operated …

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8

12.0 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

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.06 km

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

238 m

119 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

27 %

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