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Frampton Canal Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Frampton on Severn

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Frampton Canal Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Frampton on Severn

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Frampton Canal Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Frampton on Severn

02:35

22.5km

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 372 m for 32 m

After 2.24 km for 30 m

After 13.0 km for 36 m

After 22.1 km for 32 m

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202 m

Frampton Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice place for a breather!

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2.26 km

Church End Bridge, Sharpness to Gloucester Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over the Sharpness to Gloucester canal at Church End that leads to or from a good section of the canal towpath.

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2.32 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath: Frampton on Severn to Purton

Highlight (Segment) • River

the black swam

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9.95 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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11.2 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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13.0 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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17.2 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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18.4 km

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the towpath is in good condition compared to many other parts. It is compacted gravel that can't be any worse than the Colle della Finestre... and a …

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

10.6 km

845 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

5.12 km

1.10 km

820 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 July

27°C

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Frampton Canal Bridge – Purton Ship Graveyard loop from Frampton on Severn

Frampton Canal Bridge

Church End Bridge, Sharpness to Gloucester Canal

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath: Frampton on Severn to Purton

Purton Ship Graveyard

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Lower Purton Swing Bridge

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Towpath

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