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

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

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

01:26

15.4km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.88 km for 241 m

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62 m

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Highlight • Other

2.97 km

Purton Shipwrecks

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.11 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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7.83 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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7.88 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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7.91 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.

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12.1 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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13.8 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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15.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

1.44 km

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

365 m

240 m

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

14°C

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

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Purton Shipwrecks

Purton Ship Graveyard

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

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

Miniature Village and Well by the Canal Path

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

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