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Forest of Dean Group

We are the Forest of Dean Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Circular walk taking in the Garway and Orcop Hills with views across 7 counties. Walk starts with a visit to the Garway Knights Templar church, St Michael's, before working across fields to climb Garway Hill. We then follow the ridge to the Orcop Hills before working south back to the start, Garway Common. A few miles of quiet lane walking as well as a few challenging stiles and short but steep ascents. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

Sunday, 3 May 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Bring refreshments and picnic lunch

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 46570 22641
Nearest postcode:
HR2 8RF
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Start time:
9:30 am

Garway Common on side of playing fields

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