Purton/Sharpness (B)

This walk has been cancelled

Excessive mud. Alternative walk listed.

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Overview

Leaving the village of Purton, we will walk also the Sharpness Canal passed the famous Purton ‘hulks’ to Sharpness. We then walk inland through fields and meadows, returning to Purton. Muddy in places and some stiles. This walk has some fantastic views across the Severn and over to the Cotswolds.

Saturday, 13 April 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 69210 04187
Nearest postcode:: GL13 9HS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Riddle Street car park. OS map OL 14. OS reference: SO693042. Directions/Parking: take northbound M5. Take exit 14 for Dursley, turning left, and then right onto A38. Continue north through Stone and Newport. Ignore two left-hand turns signed for Berkeley/Sharpness, before taking lesser road signed for Purton. After about 2 miles, take right fork to Purton. Park in small car park in Riddle Street, by canal and opposite church, or on-street.

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This walk has been cancelled

Cancelled: Purton/Sharpness (B)

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