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South West England

Gloucestershire

Purton Ship Graveyard – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Robin's Wood Hill Quarry

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

Purton Ship Graveyard – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Robin's Wood Hill Quarry

Moderate

4.6

(5)

56

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Purton Ship Graveyard – The Black Shed, Patch Bridge loop from Robin's Wood Hill Quarry

03:55

44.4km

40m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 43.7 km for 108 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.83 km

Path along the River Severn, Longney

Highlight • Trail

This is MTB territory, aviod on a tourer or hybrid as mud just jams up the wheels and mudguards.

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2

8.92 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • River

3

14.4 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.

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4

14.4 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath: Frampton on Severn to Purton

Highlight (Segment) • River

the black swam

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5

22.2 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

26.9 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

27.0 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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8

27.0 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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B

44.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

18.6 km

1.83 km

1.34 km

812 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

3.88 km

1.83 km

947 m

101 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

28°C

13°C

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