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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 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

Please note the 09.40 start time. We will gather at the bus stop on the other side of the A48 of the Lyon Inn, Bell Lane, Westbury-on-Severn (GL14 1PS) and catch the 09:52am bus, so be ready with your bus passes. We'll disembark at Chaxhill, to cross the road and take a lane down to the river. Turning downstream we'll follow the bank until just before Rodley. Here a path and lane provide a short cut across to Blue Boys farm to rejoin Sabrina. On to the Strand before turning inland around the back of Westbury Court Gardens and back to the cars.,Bus times might change so please check back before the day for any changes. There is street and layby parking around the village. w3w: diner.embellish.pushing If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
38.1m / 125ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 71700 13991
Nearest postcode:
GL14 1PS
what3words:
diner.embellish.pushing
Start time:
9:40 am

Lyon Inn, Bell Lane, Westbury-on-Severn (GL14 1PS)

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