Lightvessel LV14 SULA – Gloucester Docks loop from Quedgeley

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Lightvessel LV14 SULA – Gloucester Docks loop from Quedgeley

Hard

225

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Lightvessel LV14 SULA – Gloucester Docks loop from Quedgeley

01:44

15.9km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 156 m for 32 m

After 7.29 km for 17 m

After 9.12 km for 24 m

After 15.8 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.06 km

Great Run

Highlight • Trail

5.34 km

Canal Side

Highlight • Cycleway

6.09 km

Monk Meadow

Lake

6.59 km

Lightvessel LV14 SULA

Highlight • Monument

LV14 SULA is a nationally registered historic Lightvessel commissioned by the Humber Conservancy Board in 1959. Stationed on the Humber Estuary for 26 years until being decommissioned in 1985, for …

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6.73 km

Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Settlement

Forget what Komoot says about the track between here and Elmore... it is pristine gravel or paving and very smooth. There's only one 100 yard stretch where it's a bit …

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7.25 km

Over Bridge (River Severn, NCN Route 45)

Highlight • Bridge

Ace, traffic-free trail. A nice break from some of the surrounding roads. :)

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8.73 km

Gloucester Docks

Highlight • Settlement

Worth a look and plenty of food and drink options available.

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9.56 km

Gloucester Towpath: Sainsbury's to Hempsted Lane Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

14.7 km

View from the Towpath of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the next bridge heading away from Gloucester I would suggest following the road. The tow path is really only designed for MTB's and walkers. Although I managed it on …

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