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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

Meet at Newent car park and walk via parts of Geopark Way and Daffodil Way to Dymock; option to catch the 232 hourly bus from here back to Newent for those who prefer a shorter route. Continuing from Dymock via Ketford and Botloe's Green back to Newent. Paths, lanes, bridleways. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 72180 25981
Nearest postcode:
GL18 1AN
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Start time:
10:00 am

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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