Picture. Surfing near Gloucester 14.07.10
Someone once said, oh, I thought it only came once a year. Well, no it doesn’t actually, it flows up the River Severn many times through the year. There are several websites that list the times and dates.
The Severn Bore is a tidal wave that occurs when a high tide forces itself into the Severn Estuary and inland up the river. As the river narrows, twists and turns its way over approx 30 miles it constricts the flow producing at times some spectacular waves and ripples bringing spectators & surfers from around the world. The Bore finally comes to rest at Maisemore Weir where it runs out of power but I have taken pictures of surfers riding the bore right to the weir.
Over the next 4 days why not treat yourself to one of natures amazing events. After all, where else can you see surfers over 30 miles in land surfing up a river against the natural flow of water out to sea.
Evening Bores are extra special. Depending where you are it can be difficult to see it coming sometimes but this is more than compensated for by the audible experience, so hushhhhhhh and just listen to the roar under moonlight, and then have your natter afterwards !
There are several pubs on the river bank that provide good food and drink so why not make a day or night of it.
Old Passage Inn, restaurant - Arlingham
Anchor Inn - Epney
Severn Bore Inn - Minsterworth
