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A late winter walk in The Forest

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Overview

A moderate circular walk of 9 miles starting at the Speculation car park. The route will include sections of the Sculpture trail and the Wysis Way and will pass the Speculation mine and the Mirystock Tunnel and also the commemoration plaque of the Waterloo Colliery Disaster.

Saturday, 15 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

The walk is on a mix of hardcore forest roads and footpaths. There are areas of timber extraction which are muddy. If you have walking poles then bring them.

No dogs please

Car sharing from WRCP leaving at 9.10

To join this walk please text Andrew on 07305058575

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 61326 13562
Nearest postcode:
GL17 9LT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Speculation car park off B4234

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