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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

Meet me at Pan Tod for a 10am start for a walk of 5 miles from the top of the Forest of Dean. Suitable for all. Walking through the Ruardean Plantation down towards Brierley and back up to Ruardean Woodside. Then stroll back to Pan Tod to complete the ramble.,W3W: electric.forgotten.haunt If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 63430 17051
Nearest postcode:
GL17 9AW
what3words:
electric.forgotten.haunt
Start time:
10:00 am

Pan Tod, Ruardean Hill (GL17 8AW)

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