Purton Ship Graveyard – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Purton

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Purton Ship Graveyard – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Purton

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Purton Ship Graveyard – Lower Purton Swing Bridge loop from Purton

01:04

4.22km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 26 m for 31 m

After 3.94 km for 36 m

After 4.17 km for 31 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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364 m

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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815 m

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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1.39 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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2.08 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains

Highlight • Monument

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

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2.84 km

Boat Graveyard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very suggestive

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3.26 km

Purton Shipwrecks

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.96 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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