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Forest of Dean Group

We are the Forest of Dean Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

From Apperley we will head towards the disused Coombe Hill Canal, along the canal which can be boggy and eventually we will pick up the River Severn to Odda's Chapel via Haw Bridge and then back to Apperley. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Sunday, 31 May 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
57m / 187ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 86700 28561
Nearest postcode:
GL19 4DP
what3words:
canal.glow.jolly
Start time:
9:30 am

Apperley Village Hall

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