Walk the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal by Train
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The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal is a ship canal completed in 1827 that runs close to the tidal River Severn, cutting off a long loop of the river near Arlingham. Cam & Dursley station gives train access to the towpath.
There is 1 station within reach of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal runs about 16 miles in our route data, including any river sections it follows. The stations below are in order along it.
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal train stations
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, so these walks head out along the towpath and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the towpath allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the towpath | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam & Dursley | 8.0 mi and back | 21 to 21.5 mi | about 7 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Canal routes and towpaths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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