Coombe hill canal lies in the vale of gloucester south west england north of leigh and runs west 2 75 miles from coombe hill basin to the river severn near wainlode hill. Our views about management vam of the sssi.
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Coombe hill canal. Severn and avon vales. The gloucestershire wildlife trust purchased the coombe hill canal nature reserve in 1985 and the area is managed by. Coombe hill basin is a minor waterways place.
Past severn coombe hill canal junction junction of the river severn and the long derelict and abandoned coombe hill canal 2 miles and 6 furlongs and 1 lock to the west. Coombe hill canal lies in the vale of gloucester south west england north of leigh and runs west 2 75 miles 4 43 km from coombe hill basin to the river severn near wainlode hill it opened in 1796 and closed 80 years later in 1876 after the only lock was damaged by flooding. The gloucestershire wildlife trust purchased the coombe hill canal nature reserve in 1985 and the area is managed by.
Select an option below to see step by step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rio s travel planner. Coombe hill canal lies in the vale of gloucester south west england north of leigh and runs west 2 75 miles 4 43 km from coombe hill basin to the river severn near wainlode hill it opened in 1796 and closed 80 years later in 1876 after the only lock was damaged by flooding. Operations requiring natural england s consent.
It opened in 1796 and closed 80 years later in 1876 after the only lock was damaged by flooding. At the end of the coombe hill canal. A completely flat route takes us along the disused coombe hill canal and gives the opportunity to visit a wonderfully managed wetland nature reserve where wildfowl and all manner of birds may be observed year round.
Equally appealing on a frost bitten winter morning and on a glorious summer day coombe hill is an ideal place to revel in the peaceful serenity of the countryside. The coombe hill canal runs two and three quarter miles from coombe hill basin to the river severn near wainlode hill. The gloucestershire wildlife trust purchased the coombe hill canal nature.
Coombe hill canal sssi. Coombe hill canal gloucestershire coombe hill canal lies in the vale of gloucester south west england north of leigh and runs west 2 75 miles 4 43 km from coombe hill basin to the river severn near wainlode hill. Bring binoculars to bird watch or simple enjoy the wildlife and scenery.
Authorised in 1792 the coombe hill canal opened in 1796 to allow staffordshire and forest of dean coal to be moved as near to cheltenham as possible thus minimising cartage on the rough roads of the time. Line 41 bus 14 min. For those who love wildlife history and easy walking this month s ramble has it all writes jack b.
Along the forgotten waterway. There are 3 ways to get from cheltenham to coombe hill canal by bus taxi or car. Coombe hill canal and meadows is a place of vistas and endless skies of floods and farming an ancient landscape fringing the river severn.
