We are the Kingswood Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Chris and Lesley
We are trying something different this week, travelling a bit further afield and walking through the Forest of Dean along the Sculpture Trail at Beechenhurst. There are 18 sculptures for us to spot, a collection of artworks that have been inspired by the unique heritage of the forest., spread out over 4.8 miles of gravel path through the trees. The walk is mainly flat but there is one uphill at the beginning and downhill at the end and some slight up and down during the walk. You can find out more about the Trail here: https://www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk/
There is a lovely picnic area, a cafe and toilets at the start and end of the walk so it would be nice to bring a picnic to eat when we have finished the walk but food is available from the cafe.
It is just over 30 miles, is about an hour’s drive and there is a charge for parking although the trail is free. Because of this we thought we could make sure all our cars are full to share the cost of petrol and parking. We will meet at the Lyde Green Park and Ride which is a free car park where you can share lifts if you want to and leave cars there for the day.
There is some uneven terrain with loose stone paths, so sturdy walking boots are recommended.
Meet at Lyde Green Park and Ride, Willowherb Rd, Lyde Green, Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 7GG. We can arrange to share lifts from here.
Meet at Lyde Green Park and Ride, Willowherb Rd, Lyde Green, Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 7GG. Meet at 9:45 am to leave at 10:00 am. We can arrange to share lifts from here. Drive to Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean, arrive at approximately 11:00 am: What3Words location: ///impressed.abruptly.deed Sat Nav Postcode: GL16 7EL Speech House Road, Coleford You can pay for your parking with debit/credit card, Google Pay/Apple Pay or use the RingGo app. There are two pay machines outside the cafe. It costs £5.50 for up to 3 hours (a bit of a rush if you want to have a picnic), or £6.50 for up to 4 hours - plenty of time to walk, admire the sculptures and picnic. The walk should take us about 2.5 - 3 hours leaving an hour for a picnic. When you are parked, walk to the cafe area where we will all meet.
