Enjoy a 4.4-mile there-and-back-again walk along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, starting and ending at historic Gloucester Docks. <\/p>

This canal walk starts and ends at Victoria Dock in the north-east corner of the main Gloucester Docks area. Here you will see numerous colourful canal boats, and several warehouses located at each of the docks\u2019 corners. The 15 warehouses around the Main Basin were built for the storage of grain.<\/p>\n

Best canal and riverside pubs in Britain<\/h4>\n
After a waterside walk or day on the water, nothing beats a refreshing drink and hearty meal at a lovely waterside pub. Here is our pick of the UK\u2019s best canal and riverside pubs<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Gloucester walk<\/h2>\n
4.4 miles\/7km |<\/em> 3 hours | moderate | 10m ascent (return)<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Gloucester Docks<\/h4>\n
One of the most notable landmarks you will find at Gloucester Docks is 19th-century Mariner\u2019s Chapel, and it\u2019s here that the walk begins. From the square in front of the chapel entrance, walk away from the building then take the first right towards the Gloucester Quays Shopping Outlets. You will know you\u2019re in the right place when you see the \u2018Welcome to Gloucester Quays\u2019 archway. Take a right from here, cross the bridge and take the first left to join the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.<\/p>\n
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5. Back to Gloucester<\/h4>\n
Whether you choose to extend the route or not, return to Gloucester Docks the way you came.<\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h3>\n

Starting point<\/h4>\n
Pay and display Gloucester Docks Southgate Moorings car park. Nearest bus station is at Gloucester Transport Hub and nationwide trains are available at Gloucester Railway Station. Both are very close to walk to from the Gloucester Docks area.<\/p>\n

Terrain<\/h4>\n
Mixed blend of paved and gravelled walks along the canal, woodland and meadow paths, and some medium road sections. All areas of terrain are wheelchair and pushchair friendly.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n
OS Explorer 179<\/p>\n

Gloucester walk<\/h2>\n
4.4 miles\/7km |<\/em> 3 hours | moderate | 10m ascent (return)<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Hempsted Swing Bridge<\/h4>\n
Continue on the towpath, which briefly veers right uphill away from the canal, then left past another woodland area. Keep following the canal until you reach the Hempsted Swing Bridge.<\/p>\n

Gloucester walk<\/h2>\n4.4 miles\/7km |<\/em> 3 hours | moderate | 10m ascent (return)<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Hempsted Swing Bridge<\/h4>\nContinue on the towpath, which briefly veers right uphill away from the canal, then left past another woodland area. Keep following the canal until you reach the Hempsted Swing Bridge.<\/p>\n

5. Back to Gloucester<\/h4>\nWhether you choose to extend the route or not, return to Gloucester Docks the way you came.<\/p>\n