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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

A linear walk from Much Marcle to Newent taking in wonderful displays of Daffodils. We well catch the 0951 bus (232 Daffodil Line) from Newent to Much Marcle and walk back. We will use the Three Choirs Way and Daffodil Way as well as visiting Kempley Church home to some of Britain's best preserved medieval frescos. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:35 am
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
3:16 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.4km / 10.2mi
Ascent:
171.9m / 564ft
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SO 72190 25981
Nearest postcode:
GL18 1AN
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Meeting time:
9:35 am

Newent Lake Bus Stop (nr toilets)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 66490 32621
Nearest postcode:
HR8 2NN
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Start time:
10:10 am

Much Marcle

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 72190 25981
Nearest postcode:
GL18 1AN
what3words:
enjoys.nails.routines
Estimated finish time:
3:16 pm

Newent Lake Bus Stop (nr toilets)

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