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South West England

Gloucestershire

Purton Ship Graveyard – Severn Railway Bridge Remains loop from Sharpness

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Purton Ship Graveyard – Severn Railway Bridge Remains loop from Sharpness

Moderate

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Purton Ship Graveyard – Severn Railway Bridge Remains loop from Sharpness

02:33

9.89km

50m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 1.41 km for 72 m

After 8.42 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

550 m

Caterpillar Hedge

Highlight • Natural

... anyone thinking of cake? Amazing topiary

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2

1.29 km

Giant Concrete Rubik's Cube Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A giant concrete Rubik's Cube!

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3

1.47 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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4

1.81 km

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Highlight • Other

5

3.82 km

Purton Ships Graveyard

Highlight • River

6

4.40 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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7

4.85 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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8

6.54 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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B

9.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

3.07 km

2.11 km

106 m

Surfaces

5.30 km

2.56 km

1.24 km

615 m

173 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

23 %

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