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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

Starting in Monmouth, pick up the Wysis Way to the Kymin. After a breather we continue on the Wysis Way until diverting on to the High Meadows Trail just beyond the Suck Stone. We continue on the High Meadows trail over Biblins bridge before heading upstream to Symonds Yat West. Climbing to the Seven Sisters viewpoints we then make our way to King Arthur's cave before dropping back to the river following it back to Monmouth.,W3W ironclad.grounded.awoke If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 51660 12941
Nearest postcode:
NP25 3AG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Roadside parking on Hadnock Road Monmouth (NP25 3AG)

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