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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

Circular walk around the Lydbrook area in the Forest of Dean, starting from Speculation Forest Car Park and working our way through to the popular mountain biking area of SallowVallets inclosure. Then continuing along the edge of Eastbach Airfield to Lydbrook and then on up through Joys Green to take in views to the North West over the Wye Valley on the way to Ruardean and then the to forested areas put aside for Beavers. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

Sunday, 18 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 61330 13581
Nearest postcode:
GL17 9LT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Speculation - Free Forest Car Park (W3W: propelled.biked.lifts)

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