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Walk through English Bicknor and back along the River Wye

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Overview

We will be starting from the Stowfield layby and walking along lanes, fields and woodland up to English Bicknor where we will stop for coffee at the church. We will then descend to walk back to Stowfield along the River Wye.

Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
185.6m / 609ft
Type:
circular

Numbers are limited to 20.  

Please book before 16:00 the night before the walk by texting Denise at 07565 011627. 

Sorry no dogs.

Bring mid-morning refreshments

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 58944 17490
Nearest postcode:
GL17 9PB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park free in the former layby off the Stowfield Road, opposite the Stowfield Park bus shelter and next to the turning to Upper Stowfield and Orchard Trust.

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