Cycling to the Severn Railway Bridge Remains | Forest of Dean

Join us for a ride through the Forest of Dean as we head down to the River Severn at Purton, exploring the remains of the old Severn Railway Bridge and the railway that once crossed the estuary. Starting out on quiet lanes, the route winds its way through several Forest villages before descending towards the river. Along the shoreline at Purton, sections of the old railway can still be found, including parts of the approach viaduct, with distant views across the Severn where the bridge once stood. The Severn Railway Bridge, completed in 1879, was severely damaged in 1960 after two barges, battling strong currents in heavy fog, collided with one of the columns, causing a partial collapse of the bridge. The barges, one carrying oil and the other petroleum, ignited, and five people died. The bridge was later dismantled, leaving only traces of what was once an important crossing. Some of the remains can still be seen, and at low tide, the wreckage of the two barges that caused its collapse becomes visible in the estuary. This ride combines cycling with a bit of hike-a-bike, along with a glimpse into the Forest of Dean’s industrial past, where nature has slowly reclaimed what remains. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy relaxed gravel rides and local cycling adventures. Your support, encouragement, and kindness are what keep my channel going. Thanks for watching and keep graveltating! ‪@cyclingcamerasandcoffee‬ Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel—thank you! Like my kit? Get 10% off Siroko with my affiliate link: 👉 https://srko.co/cycaco Discount automatically applied by clicking the link. Alternatively, use code CYCACO at checkout. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Find me on Strava:   / strava   Tom’s YouTube: Cycling: ‪@ForestCyclingAdventures‬ Photography: ‪@TomRPhotography‬ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AFFILIATE LINKS: Get 10% off Siroko: https://srko.co/cycaco AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onQ... - Elitewheels ENT GRAVEL Carbon Wheelset. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC5... - BXT Gravel 135 Carbon Gravel Frame. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDj... - Ryet Ultimate 3D Printed Carton Bike Saddle. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBJ... - TOSEEK Carbon Gravel Handlebars. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCk... - TOSEEK Carbon Seatpost. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBL... - TOSEEK Carbon Bike Stem. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDi... - ZRACE Centre Lock Rotors. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About me: I am a female photographer and road & gravel cyclist from the Forest of Dean. I also enjoy walking, nature and wildlife watching. Join me as I explore the world of road and gravel cycling, highlighting the benefits of cycling for enjoyment, fitness and well-being. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #forestofdean #severnbridge #gravelbike #severnrailwaybridge #severnestuary #forestofdeancycling #gravelcycling #bikeadventure #industrialhistory #hiddenhistory #graveltate #gravelcycling #cyclingUK #forestofdeancycling #graveltating #cyclingvlog #gravelcyclist #cyclinginspiration #weekendcycling #siroko #sirokocycling #iamsiroko - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -