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We are the Bristol 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 delightful day out in rural Gloucestershire!

This none-too-demanding walk includes the splendid views from atop May Hill, the many delights of the small, market town of Newent, plus orchards, forestry & lakes aplenty.

From Dursley Cross we climb  steadily thru’ woodland to the much-loved copse of pines denoting May Hill's 296m. summit - Anticipate great views in all directions! It’s then downhill to the village of Aston Ingham, (in Herefordshire), & a break at the local church, before heading enjoyably across country to picturesque Newent. Pubs & cafes aplenty here, plus a lovely lake, lots of listed buildings, a gold post-box, equine statue & a splendid market-house!

The afternoon provides a relatively short & gentle stretch, following streams & woodlands back to our start point, with the walk coming in at about a total of 12 very pleasurable miles in all.

Hope to see you at the outset….! ‘

 

Sunday, 2 November 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 58178 72937
Nearest postcode:
BS1 5RR
what3words:
punch.brands.claim
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 70496 20586
Nearest postcode:
GL17 0NP
what3words:
indulges.handyman.blemishes
Start time:
9:45 am

‘May Hill Book Exchange’, a simple, old, red former telephone box that now serves as a ‘book-exchange’ for local folk!

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