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Ross-on-Wye Group

We are the Ross-on-Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

From the Reserve car park, we walk round Alney Island Nature Reserve with views of the River Severn, including where the river splits into its West and East Channel at Lower Parting. After crossing Telford’s Bridge, we enter Over Basin and the start of the Gloucester to Hereford Canal, which is currently only partly open. We then walk round Gloucester’s Old Boating Lake, returning to the car park via Richard’s Wood.

Walk will be on tracks, grassland and pavements.

Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
6.1m / 20ft
Type:
circular

No dogs please.

Appropriate footwear is required.

Bring water to drink and mid-morning snack.

Numbers limited to 25.

Due to the hot weather please ensure you bring sufficient water to drink.

Booking requests by text message to Steve on 07564 320545 must be made by 16.00 hours the day prior (25th August), please.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 82299 19062
Nearest postcode:
GL1 2RN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Alney Island Nature Reserve Car Park Free of charge for 4 hours

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking