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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Sharpness

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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Sharpness

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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Sharpness

02:24

9.23km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 3.90 km for 24 m

After 7.65 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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656 m

Caterpillar Hedge

Highlight • Natural

... anyone thinking of cake? Amazing topiary

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3.91 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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4.05 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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4.50 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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5.08 km

Purton Ships Graveyard

Highlight • River

5.77 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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7.66 km

Sharpness Marina Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

Looking towards the Gloucester and Sharpness canal with the River Severn in the background on low tide. Also showing the Dock area too with ocean going vessels being unloaded in …

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7.84 km

Giant Concrete Rubik's Cube Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A giant concrete Rubik's Cube!

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9.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

2.32 km

1.47 km

236 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

2.77 km

578 m

560 m

200 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Sharpness

Caterpillar Hedge

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

Miniature Village and Well by the Canal Path

Purton Ship Graveyard

Purton Ships Graveyard

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Sharpness Marina Lock

Giant Concrete Rubik's Cube Sculpture

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