Author Topic: Severn Bore (Read 4118 times)

unfazed · « **on:** 17 March 2015, 10:31:04 pm »

Any going to see the Severn Bore this weekend, supposed to be one of the best with a few years with the full tide height at 10.4 metres

pilninggas · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 March 2015, 10:55:14 pm »

I do go and see it from time to time, the last one I saw was a 4 star. The Sever Bore is an astonishing sight, i like the view at Newnham, when the water level rises, maybe 25 feet in less than 2 minutes. Up at the Severn Bore Inn is also good, the wash along the bank can be quite intimidating. Everyone should see one Britain's tidal bores at some stage, but the Severn's is so good due to the tidal range and the natural funnelling upstream of Awre ness.

I've also seen the bore on the Parrett too, which is smaller, but arrives earlier on the evening tide, it can be seen by the bank close to Dunball-Pawlett.

dazza · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 March 2015, 02:47:58 am »

So, when and where if any of us decides to fly down and see this?

pilninggas · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 March 2015, 07:03:49 am »

Quote from: dazza on 18 March 2015, 02:47:58 am

So, when and where if any of us decides to fly down and see this?

All of the best bores are usually early (before 0930, but often at 0730ish) and late (with 11-12 hours between high tides).

If you were coming a long way, you'd need digs etc. I live in Bristol, and used to live by the Severn, so it isn't too taxing for me to go and view it.

Grayo · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 March 2015, 07:30:03 am »

http://www.thesevernbore.co.uk/timetable/4586702434

alan sherman · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 March 2015, 04:22:07 pm »

I thought you were talking about Madders

taylor · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 March 2015, 06:32:34 pm »

I thought it was last week.

unfazed · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 March 2015, 07:15:47 pm »

I hope to get to Newnham on Saturday morning and Over bridge Sunday morning.
It will be my first time watching the Severn Bore.

pilninggas · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 March 2015, 09:44:50 pm »

Quote from: unfazed on 18 March 2015, 07:15:47 pm

I hope to get to Newnham on Saturday morning and Over bridge Sunday morning.
It will be my first time watching the Severn Bore.

Why not do Newnham, Severn Bore Inn and Over Bridge in one go? With a bike you have no hassles with parking, which is largely the issue at each viewing point.

Phil · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 March 2015, 09:47:39 pm »

Don't forget the clock change this weekend. I used to live in Gloucester and have canoed on it several times. Quite a few get it wrong at clock change weekends.
The wave should be big as there hasn't been much rain recently so the river level is quite low. It can be dangerous if there is a lot of rainfall going down the river as it floods in places. I've seen the car park at the pub (White Hart Inn at Newnham iirc) flood.

http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels/120741.aspx?stationId=2167

Dead Eye · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 March 2015, 11:34:37 pm »

Pretty sure the clocks change next weekend (on the 29th)

unfazed · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 March 2015, 11:35:26 pm »

Quote from: pilninggas on 18 March 2015, 09:44:50 pm

Quote from: unfazed on 18 March 2015, 07:15:47 pm
I hope to get to Newnham on Saturday morning and Over bridge Sunday morning.
It will be my first time watching the Severn Bore.

Why not do Newnham, Severn Bore Inn and Over Bridge in one go? With a bike you have no hassles with parking, which is largely the issue at each viewing point.

Unfortunately I have the car with me this time. There are access problems apparently around the Severn Bore Inn due to construction.
Might still try it with the car, but with this being one of the best bores in recent times and restricted access to some viewing spots it might attract a large crowd.

Phil, The clock change is the weekend after (last Weekend in March)

sadlonelygit · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 March 2015, 07:13:21 am »

Typical
A chance to catch up with you and I'm in Fiji
Bummer
Pog mahone

unfazed · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 March 2015, 08:56:01 am »

Quote from: sadlonelygit on 19 March 2015, 07:13:21 am

Typical
A chance to catch up with you and I'm in Fiji
Bummer
Pog mahone

Typical, you come to Cork, bring a crowd with you and don't call for tea, now I go to south Wales and you

to Fiji.
M'Asal Ort

When are you back?

Oldgit · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 March 2015, 08:57:13 am »

Is the Severn really boring

Phil · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 March 2015, 11:24:05 am »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 18 March 2015, 11:34:37 pm

Pretty sure the clocks change next weekend (on the 29th)

So it is.

unfazed · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 March 2015, 06:55:58 pm »

Quote from: Oldgit on 19 March 2015, 08:57:13 am

Is the Severn really boring

Depends on the person watching it

stevie-g1968 · « **Reply #17 on:** 19 March 2015, 08:57:36 pm »

I know several bores....

unfazed · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 March 2015, 08:07:15 pm »

The Severn Bore at Newnham on Saturday Morning the 21st March

Calm water in front of it and turbulent behind it.

Oldgit · « **Reply #19 on:** 27 March 2015, 04:29:34 pm »

that is Boring

unfazed · « **Reply #20 on:** 27 March 2015, 10:15:16 pm »

Yeah, but now I have seen it and it another one on my list of things to do before I die ticked off.

taylor · « **Reply #21 on:** 27 March 2015, 10:52:05 pm »

mad great to see,

locksmith · « **Reply #22 on:** 28 March 2015, 09:54:27 am »

What I thought was birds is people surfing !!!!

sadlonelygit · « **Reply #23 on:** 29 March 2015, 11:10:10 pm »

Quote from: sadlonelygit on 19 March 2015, 07:13:21 am

Typical
A chance to catch up with you and I'm in Fiji
Bummer
Pog mahone

did i say fiji, i meant to say deus ex cafe, venice beach

unfazed · « **Reply #24 on:** 29 March 2015, 11:52:57 pm »

I wandered through the Forest of Dean looking for more bores but this time Wild Boars, didn't see any just there trade marks on the road side verges. I did come across this interesting piece of history in Parkend