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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.

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

This climb and decent of the Blorenge will go through the tunnel under the canal first thing then proceed up to the Blorenge. Calling at the Keeper's Pond, Fox Hunter grave, Blorenge Trig Point, The Hut, Punch Bowl before heading back down to the Canal and home. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Sunday 27 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 28620 13281
Nearest postcode:
NP7 9LP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Llanfoist Crossing Car Park, Merthyr Road (B4246) (NP7 9LP)

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