A Forest Ramble From Parkend

Lower Wye Group

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Overview

A leisurely undulating walk from Parkend, passing by places of interest including C19 industry and transportation, WW2 ammunition storage and today's coal mining.

A few short climbs, uneven and maybe muddy underfoot in places.

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 152.4m / 500ft
Type:: circular

Bring a drink and a snack. Options for cafe or pub food on return to Parkend.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 61416 07939
Nearest postcode:: GL15 4JE
what3words:: clustered.retina.browsers

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet near the Parkend Cricket Ground Pavilion, on Crown Lane, Parkend. From Lydney take the B4234 to Parkend, turn left at the T junction, follow the edge of the cricket ground and turn left into Crown Lane, where parking is available.

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