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View of the River Severn – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Hardwicke

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View of the River Severn – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Hardwicke

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View of the River Severn – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Hardwicke

03:33

54.5km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 589 m for 32 m

After 9.08 km for 27 m

After 12.1 km for 26 m

After 15.2 km for 28 m

After 28.1 km for 24 m

After 29.3 km for 24 m

After 29.5 km for 31 m

After 33.4 km for 28 m

After 36.4 km for 26 m

After 38.3 km for 26 m

After 41.3 km for 27 m

After 53.9 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.41 km

Hardwicke Farm Covert

Forest

6.16 km

View of the River Severn

Highlight • Viewpoint

A scenic stretch of the ride alongside the River Severn. A great place to spot vast flocks of birds over the water.

Tip by

10.6 km

Frampton on Severn Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

longest village green in England

Tip by

12.1 km

Splatt Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely spot. The canal path to Ryall's Lane is manageable on any bike in the summer, but a bit slippery for road bikes in the winter or after significant rainfall.

Tip by

15.2 km

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.

Tip by

15.3 km

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Highlight • Pub

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

Tip by

15.3 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

Tip by

28.7 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 …

Tip by

49.2 km

Ruins

50.8 km

Wholly Cow Gelato Farm Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

Amazing ice cream in the farmyard that makes it.

Tip by

54.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

4.91 km

4.09 km

1.11 km

159 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

9.71 km

8.96 km

1.09 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

21 %

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View of the River Severn – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Hardwicke

View of the River Severn

Frampton on Severn Village Green

Splatt Bridge

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: Slimbridge to Frampton-on-Severn

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Purton Ship Graveyard

Wholly Cow Gelato Farm Shop

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