Severn Bore dates, B&B close to best viewing points on the river Severn

Severn Bore

A curious phenomenon associated with the lower reaches of the Severn is the tidal phenomenon known as the Severn Bore . The river's estuary , part of the Bristol Channel , has the second largest tidal range in the world which is approximately 15 metres , exceeded only (couple of feet) by the Bay of Fundy in Canada - and at certain combinations of the tides, the rising water is funnelled up the estuary into a wave that travels rapidly upstream against the river current

The bore travels a distance of approximately 25 miles between Awre and Gloucester.

Severn Bore enthusiasts even attempt to surf along on the bore wave, which can be 2 m high. Being the onset of the flood tide it is accompanied by a rapid rise in water level which continues for about one and a half hours after the Severn Bore has passed.

According to some sources, the name " Severn " is derived from the name Sabrina (or "Sabern"), based on the mythical story of the drowning of a nymph in the river . Sabrina is also the goddess of the River Severn in Brythonic mythology. ©Russell Higgins 2007 - visit the Severn Bore page for more information.

2010 will be a very good year. The 2010 timetable is up on the website above.

4* Bores - Mar 31.

3* & 4* Bores in August, September & October.

They will attract many visitors to the area and many of those will book B&B at Tythe House!

For early Bores, we often serve breakfast after the viewing - an invigorating way to start the day!