The River Frome in Gloucestershire offers a paddle route that connects to a network of historic canals. A practical put-in point is at Fromebridge Mill, which is also a pub, allowing for a convenient take-out. Accessing the river can involve a portage from the Stroudwater Canal, which is approximately 500 yards from the river's confluence with the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. The river's character is shaped by its role within this interconnected waterway system, passing through rural Gloucestershire countryside. Notable hazards include low bridges; one bridge on the connected River Cam has an air draught of only 20 inches, requiring careful navigation or portage. Paddlers should be mindful of access rights and footpaths, as confusion over public rights-of-way near traditional put-ins like pub car parks can lead to conflicts. The trip described involves a multi-waterway journey, starting on the River Cam, entering the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal—which has a statutory right of navigation—paddling up the Stroudwater Canal, and then portaging to the River Frome for the final leg to Fromebridge Mill. This creates a varied day trip combining river and canal paddling, with the logistical benefit of starting and ending at pubs, though securing the boat before retrieving vehicles requires a walk back to the start. The river rises in the Cotswolds and flows southwest for approximately 32 kilometers (20 miles) to merge with the River Avon in Bristol's floating harbour, but the described paddling route focuses on its upper reaches in the Gloucester area.