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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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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk will involve quite up bit of ascent and descent hence the reduced distance of around 4.5 miles.,,Meet at the Kymin car park Kymin Road, Wyesham, Monmouth, NP25 3SF. W3W: snitch.chess.directly,,Leaving the cars we'll amble down hill for about half a mile before turning up through woodland and fields. Crossing a main road we'll wander along the forest edge and then into the trees as we gain height. Back over the main road followed by a steady climb back to the Naval Temple and it wonderful western views. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
321.9m / 1056ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 52770 12331
Nearest postcode:
NP25 3SF
what3words:
snitch.chess.directly
Start time:
10:00 am

Kymin NT Car Park (NP25 3SF)

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