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South West England

Gloucestershire

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

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Gloucestershire

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

Easy

5.0

(3)

6

riders

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

01:23

22.6km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 14.6 km for 72 m

After 22.4 km for 28 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

10.0 km

Courtyard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Just off the high street and through an arch. Seemed to be very popular with other cyclists. Friendly and relaxed.

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2

10.1 km

Berkeley Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Cute courtyard cafe with outside space and welcomes cyclists

Tip by

3

14.6 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 …

Tip by

4

15.0 km

TS Vindicatrix Memorial

Highlight • Other

5

16.6 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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6

17.8 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

7

22.5 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

22.5 km

Campsite by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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B

22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

5.84 km

1.18 km

675 m

299 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

7.38 km

5.84 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

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