The Severn Bore
  see location map at bottom of page		 "The Severn Estuary experiences the second highest tide anywhere
in the world" - Severn Trent
 

At certain times of the year huge amounts of tidal water surge into the
River Severn from the Bristol Channel and cause the spectacular tidal
wave known as the Severn Bore. In addition to the wave - which can
look like a step on the river - it is amazing to see a strong river's flow
completely reversed in the space of a few seconds.
 
all photos © brian donnan
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Stonebench
25 October 1999
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 Weir Green
26 October 1999
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Lower Parting
27 October 1999
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Minsterworth
25 November 1999
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Maisemore Bridge
25 November 1999
 
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Weir Green
30 March 2002, Easter
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Near Minsterworth
28 April 2002
One day in 1997 I was cycling near Gloucester and was astonished to
be passed by a surfer travelling the 'wrong way' up the river on the
crest of the bore! I speeded-up and was able to watch him continue to
Maisemore bridge, just north of Gloucester. (The nearby Maisemore weir
prevents surfers going any farther upstream).
Many websites publish up-to-date tide tables, and also predict 'star-ratings' for the Severn Bore so it is easy to plan to see this great natural phenomenon.
Local surfer Steve King holds the world distance record for his surfboard ride of 5.7 miles on the Severn Bore.
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See the Severn Bore between Minsterworth and Gloucester

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