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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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Overview

Meet at Soudley Village Hall Post Code:GL14 2TZ What3Words: Tastings.masts.candidate.,Part 1 of a 3 part walk is being led by Chris with an option to do part 2 and 3 with Jackie. We'll leave the village hall and make our way the Soudley ponds and follow their banks before heading off along a gently rising fire track which drops down before rising sharply up to Blaize Bailey and on to the well known viewpoint for a break.,Leaving the view behind we'll follow the track before turning right up a short steep path which will then drop us down and back to the ponds via paths and tracks. From there it'll be back to the village hall where some may choose to call it a day and rest on their laurels but, for the rest, parts 2 and 3 await.,Please note that dogs on leads are only allowed on this part. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 65790 10351
Nearest postcode:
GL14 2TS
what3words:
tastings.masts.candidate
Start time:
10:00 am

Soudley Village Hall Car Park (GL14 2TZ)

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