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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

03:47

15.0km

30m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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61 m

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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163 m

Black Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

223 m

Wooden Bird Sculpture on the Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.82 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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6.09 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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7.69 km

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Highlight • Other

9.70 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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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.34 km

156 m

106 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

1.89 km

1.24 km

293 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

21°C

13°C

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

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Black Shed Café

Wooden Bird Sculpture on the Riverbank

Purton Ship Graveyard

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Purton Ships Graveyard

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