Gloucester Docks itself is quite compact with plenty of photographic interest in an easily accessible space. As well as the Main basin, Victoria Dock and the Barge Arm, all of which provide berths for narrow boats and other leisure craft, T.Nielsen and Company has its base in Gloucester Docks where it offers a range of facilities for repair and restoration of traditional vessels. The warehouses at the top end of the docks, nearest the town have all been restored over recent years and now house apartments, retail and food outlets, whilst at the lower end, many of the old warehouses are derelict with limited access. Gloucester Docks is also home to LV14 SULA, one of the few remaining Lightships and Llanthony Secunda Priory, also recently restored provides photo opportunities for those interested in architecture or history.
As you walk away from the town and out of the docks you join the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal, again providing a rage of photo opportunities from boats to bridges, frequent angling competitions, a canoe club to a variety of buildings and businesses on the opposite bank of the canal. The canal is 16 miles long, however I would suggest we limit our walk to the 2 mile market as a maximum.
The whole area is flat and very accessible although can be slippery after rain, and the canal towpath can be rough in places, so suitable footwear should be worn.