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

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

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

05:33

21.8km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 2.42 km for 26 m

After 11.6 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Nice and relaxing water walk.

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3.59 km

Black Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

3.74 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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3.80 km

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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3.86 km

Wooden Bird Sculpture on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.45 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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9.03 km

Purton Ships Graveyard

Highlight • River

Nothing spectacular. Most ships/boats are in a far-advanced state of decay. An attraction to see when passing through on a walk or bike tour in the area.

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11.6 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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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.66 km

5.64 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.35 km

5.73 km

2.33 km

1.94 km

915 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 5 September

26°C

13°C

46 %

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

Cambridge Arm Swing Bridge

Black Shed Café

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Wooden Bird Sculpture on the Riverbank

Purton Ship Graveyard

Purton Ships Graveyard

Sharpness Marina Lock

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