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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

Overview

Through woodland to Clearwell and then down to Valley Brook before heading up to the Cathedral in the Forest for lunch at Newland. Return is via Coleford and the old railway track to Dark Hill Ironworks. Woodland and field tracks and quiet roads. Uneven under foot at one point and some moderate climbing.

Several stiles.

Bring a packed lunch.

Registered assistance dogs only.

Saturday, 16 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you would like to join this walk please book a place with the leader. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. Do not turn up for a walk without booking, as we may have to turn you away.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 56848 10604
Nearest postcode:
GL16 8DS
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smallest.caressed.recliner
Start time:
10:00 am

Coming from the cross roads in the centre of Coleford heading towards Staunton on B4428, turn left onto Victoria Rd. Follow this all the way into the recreation ground and the car park is just past the bowling club.

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