A Figure of Eight Walk between Coleford and River Wye.

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Overview

This walk comprises a figure of eight starting at the top of the 8 near Coleford and across to the River Wye at Redbrook with the crossover point near Newland. The walk is across fields, along lanes and along wide tracks on open land and in the forest. There is also some road walking on minor roads.

5 to 10 stiles.

Coffee and lunch stops.

Sunday, 22 June 2025

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please inform the leader if you are going on this walk.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 58099 08701
Nearest postcode:: GL16 8JA
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Gravelled Car Park just off B4228.

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