Change region

Have an account?

Sign in

Have an account?

Sign in
Join the Ramblers Make a donation
    ...
  1. Home
  2. Go walking
  3. Group walks
  4. Parkend, Nature Reserves and Ponds in the Forest of Dean

Parkend, Nature Reserves and Ponds in the Forest of Dean

Start:
Estimated Finish:
lower wye group logo

Lower Wye Group

We are the Lower Wye 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
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE
1 of 0

Overview

A leisurely walk from Parkend, passing through Nagshead RSPB reserve and around Cannop Ponds, using the paths and tracks through the woods.

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 61415 07945
Nearest postcode:
GL15 4JE
what3words:
patch.wrist.below
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet near the Parkend Cricket Ground Pavilion, on Crown Lane, Parkend. From Lydney take the B4234 to Parkend, turn left at the T junction, follow the edge of the cricket ground and turn left into Crown Lane, where parking is available.

Upcoming walks with Lower Wye Group

Walkers

Aust, Old Passage and New Passage

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.3 miles
Monnow bridge

Offa's Dyke and King's Wood, starting from Monmouth

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
Walkers

The Cat's Back and Black Hill

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
Tintern

Tintern - Devils Pulpit - Greenway

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles

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
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE