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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.

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Overview

From St Briavels this walk follows a track down to near Mork, then follows the Slade Brook back upstream past the numerous small Travertine dams. This SSSI has the best exposure of these natural dams in the UK, formed by the redeposition of dissolved minerals from underground streams that flow through limestone strata and then emerge as springs.

The route continues along tracks and footpaths across farmland and back to St Briavels.

Sunday, 12 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular

A leisurely walk with a couple of drink stops.

Several stiles.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 55806 04562
Nearest postcode:
GL15 6RG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Turn off the B4228 Chepstow to Coleford Road into the village of St Briavels, and park on the road or in the car park close to St Briavels Castle.

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