River Severn - The Gloucestershire Severn
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The Gloucestershire Severn
From the confluence with the Warwickshire Avon near Tewkesbury the river widens and meanders through the flood plains to reach the sea in the Bristol Channel. The river is tidal to Gloucester Docks. An unusual feature is the Severn Bore, a solitary wave (soliton) forced up the river by a tidal surge in the Bristol Channel.Tewkesbury to Maisemore Bridge












Maisemore Bridge to Over Bridge








Thomas Telford's bridge at Over, opened in 1828, was the lowest crossing point on the river until the Severn Bridge was opened in 1966.
Gloucester to Minsterworth











Minsterworth to Newnham












Newnham to Sharpness












The 16 mile long Gloucester & Sharpness Canal completed in 1827 allowed vessels up to 600 tonnes access to the docks at Gloucester avoiding the dangerous Arlingham bend.
Sharpness to the Old Severn Bridge











Old and New Severn Crossings










The Severn Bridge was opened in 1966 between Aust and Beachley replacing the ferry. A second river crossing opened in 1996 with a central span of 456m.
Severn Estuary











