Purton & Sharpness (B)

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Overview

A 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.

The walk is largely flat.

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

We shall stop for a short break in Sharpness. Many of us bring a drink and snack for this time.

Sorry, there is no obvious pub or cafe at the end of the walk.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 69215 04182
Nearest postcode:: GL13 9HS
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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.

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