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Purton and Sharpness - (B)

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Overview

An unusual but pleasant, circular walk starting at Purton, walking along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal alongside the 'ship's graveyard', through Sharpness Docks and over the hill back to Purton with spectacular views of the Severn.

It's largely flat.

Saturday, 8 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There's an industrial and historical element to this walk so we shall pause at various points near the start to read the information boards.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 69212 04177
Nearest postcode:
GL13 9HS
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

We'll start at the small, free public car park in Purton. There are further spaces on the approach road. As it's Saturday and summertime, the parking may be busy - please allow time to park.

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