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Bridge 14, Parkend Swing Bridge to Bridge 18, Rea Swing Bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

From: 25 October 2026, 7am

To: 25 October 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Event

Location

Closest waterwayGloucester & Sharpness Canal
Starts atBridge 14, Parkend Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 18, Rea Swing Bridge

Description

Original 14 October 2026, 4:16pm

A third-party rowing event will be taking place on Sunday 25th October 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

This will be taking place from Bridge 14, Parkend Swing Bridge to Bridge 18, Rea Swing Bridge.

Please take care when navigating and follow any instructions given by the organisers, as you may be asked to wait while they finish the race to allow you to pass.

The Hempsted Bridge 14 Day Visitor Moorings will be suspended for the event from 7:00am until 4:00pm on Sunday 25th October 2026. The moorings will be signposted. 

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