Decay and ruin have had a bad press. They can be fascinating, as visitors to the Purton Ships Graveyard by the River Severn in Gloucestershire have attested to.
Think the Cotswolds is just for walkers? Think again. A planned restoration project of the region’s canals is set to make its waterways more accessible by bike; Tamara Hinson takes to the towpath on two wheels to find out more