Forest of Dean, Nagshead, Darkhill and Cannop

Lower Wye Group

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Overview

The walk starts by passing through Nagshead RSPB reserve and then follows the old railway line to the site of Darkhill ironworks. After meandering through the woods we have a lunch stop by an abandoned sandstone quarry, then pass by an old freemine before walking alongside Cannop Ponds back to the start.

A moderate walk taken at a leisurely pace.

Bring a packed lunch.

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 259.1m / 850ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 60741 09999
Nearest postcode:: GL15 4JS
what3words:: driveways.disarmed.disputes

Start time:: 10:00 am

Forest of Dean Stone Firms car park, next to the lower Cannop Pond. On the B4234 one mile north of Parkend, when heading towards Lydbrook.

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