Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Sharpness

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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Sharpness

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Lower Purton Swing Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Sharpness

00:33

7.14km

50m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 250 m for 72 m

After 3.63 km for 24 m

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255 m

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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440 m

Giant Concrete Rubik's Cube Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A giant concrete Rubik's Cube!

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3.64 km

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This bridge is located along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and connects the Purton area to the wider canal system. It is a swing bridge with a control room operated …

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3.78 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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4.23 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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4.81 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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