New Year 2026 Lydney

Forest of Dean Group

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Overview

New year ramble from the Bus Station starting at 10am, park down by the skate park. The route will take us to Norchard across the Upper Forge bridge, then up Maple Hill and down across the dam and uphill to emerge onto Primrose Hill. After which, it is downhill all the way into Lydney. W3W: pursue.bikes.spooked If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

Thursday, 1 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 232.6m / 763ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1509

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 63710 03201
Nearest postcode:: GL15 5PB
what3words:: laugh.respond.rewarding

Start time:: 10:00 am

Lydney Bus Station, Hams Road, Lydney (GL15 5PB)

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