The footage of the Severn Bore, observed at Newnham-on-Severn last week, is one of Britain’s most spectacular natural phenomena. Bores occur when the river estuary is the right shape and tidal conditions allow the unusually large waves to form. The shape of the Severn estuary funnels the water into a narrow stream as the tide rises, which forms the wave.

NEWSFLARE Kayak enthusiast prepares himself for the wave

At the start of the video, the Bore is seen crossing paths with the rising sun on a windy morning, as it picks up power across the River Severn. Kayak enthusiasts are seen waiting for the Bore as it rushes down stream, which was filmed around 8am on October 17. The tidal wave is then captured bending quickly round the estuary, before continuing on its path. This famous event on the River Severn is one of the biggest in the world and can travel up to 25 miles from the village of Awre to Gloucester.

NEWSFLARE An extreme sport enthusiast rides the tidal wave along the River Severn