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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.

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 quarterly 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

This walk is at the top end of moderate with some 1300ft of ascent. The route will be up to Carter's Piece, down to central Lydbrook, up to the Pludds and Ruardean Woodside before visiting the Beaver enclosure. Mostly walking on forest trails and footpaths with a couple of steep descents and ascents. *** Sorry no dogs. *** If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Thursday, 21 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 61290 13561
Nearest postcode:
GL17 9LT
what3words:
drape.takeover.engrossed
Start time:
10:00 am

Speculation Car Park (GL16 7EH)

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 quarterly 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