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Ross-on-Wye Group

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Overview

Five miles of forest walk, mostly in woodlands with a few small inclines. The ground is mostly soft, and is muddy after rainfall. Boar and deer sightings likely if we’re lucky but it’s not often that they like to expose themselves to human beings.

Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
60m / 197ft
Type:
circular

There is a cafe at the end of the walk if you care to walk another half mile. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 65499 18002
Nearest postcode:
GL17 9EZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Forest entrance between Drybrook Rugby Club and the Stenders towards Mitcheldean.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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