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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

The fourth and last ramble from Broadoak to Lydney. Catch the TEN O'clock bus from Lydney to Broadoak. Thus, a starting point is the Bus Station at 9:50am, park cars in Pay and Display Car Park at the back Newerne Street or the Free car park on Swan Road. The ramble will climb to the top of Bliaze Bailey and venture past the Roman Road and Yorkley before coming over Primrose Hill to Lydney. No pending pandemic please! If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

Thursday, 29 February 2024
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 63710 03201
Nearest postcode:
GL15 5PB
what3words:
laugh.respond.rewarding
Start time:
9:50 am

Lydney Bus Station, Hams Road, Lydney (GL15 5PB)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 63710 03201
Nearest postcode:
GL15 5PB
what3words:
laugh.respond.rewarding
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Back in Lydney from Broadoak (OS ref: SO69921306).

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