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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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