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Purton ghost ships, Sharpness and the surrounding area. Please book in with the leader.

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Overview

The walk starts with a visit to the ghost ships at Purton, we continue along the Sharpness canal then on to the Severn Way. Weather permitting there are lovely views to be seen across the river Severn. We return across fields, tracks and roads back to Purton.

Sunday, 19 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This is mainly a flat walk but there are many traditional climbing stiles towards the end. Some tracks may be muddy and wet.

Bring a packed lunch and drink.

Assistance dogs only.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 69221 04179
Nearest postcode:
GL13 9HS
what3words:
relaxing.searches.cork
Start time:
10:00 am

The car park is opposite a church by the UPPER swing bridge.

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Purton ghost ships, Sharpness and the surrounding area. Please book in with the leader.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles

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