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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.

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

We'll start at Blakeney playing fields Butts Lane, Grid Ref: SO67060708 What3Words: saddens.initiates.nails Post Code: GL15 4DW and head up through the fields in Forge Brook valley to Rowmedley Farm then turn right along a lane. After a few yards it'll be back into fields again before cutting across the forest edge and down to Oaklands Park and some lovely views over the Severn Valley. Quickly across the busy A48 and back into relative agricultural peace to Box Farm. Another path takes us up past Bledisloe Farm, down to Nether Hall then along lanes back to Blakeney. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 67060 07081
Nearest postcode:
GL15 4DW
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Blakeney playing fields Butts Lane (GL15 4DW)

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