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Purton Ship Graveyard – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Purton

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Purton Ship Graveyard – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Purton

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Purton Ship Graveyard – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Purton

00:48

7.20km

50m

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: May 13, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 3.37 km for 72 m

After 6.91 km for 36 m

After 7.14 km for 31 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.25 km

Giant Concrete Rubik's Cube Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A giant concrete Rubik's Cube!

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3.44 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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3.75 km

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Highlight • Other

5.07 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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5.76 km

Purton Ships Graveyard

Highlight • River

6.34 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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6.79 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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6.93 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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7.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

2.44 km

1.03 km

211 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

2.95 km

607 m

211 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

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14°C

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Purton Ship Graveyard – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Purton

Giant Concrete Rubik's Cube Sculpture

Sharpness Marina Lock

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Purton Ships Graveyard

Purton Ship Graveyard

Miniature Village and Well by the Canal Path

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

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