Coleford Welcomes Walkers

Monthly Walks Spring/Summer 26

The Coleford Welcomes Walkers Group is offering a series of FREE monthly walks, during the last weekend of each month, to encourage people to get out and walk in the Forest of Dean.

No need to book, just turn up at the times and locations indicated below.

Please ensure that you are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions.

Future monthly walks will appear on the Coleford Welcomes Walkers website https://colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk/

If the walk has to be cancelled due to bad weather or other circumstances, there will be a message on the
Coleford Town website https://colefordtown.net/ or the Coleford Welcomes Walkers website
https://colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk/

Please note that the routes will have been checked for problems prior to the walk, but by agreeing to take part you accept responsibility for your own health and safety.

Summary
Saturday 25 th July 10.00 Nagshead Nature Reserve 4.2 miles
Sunday 30 th August 10.00 Redbrook & Newland Meander 4.5 miles
Saturday 26 th September 10.00 English Bicknor & Offa’s Dyke 4 miles

For more details see below or visit https://colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk/

Saturday 25th July

Nagshead  Plantation and Nature Reserve

This walk begins with a long but easy ascent through the  mature oak woodland of the RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve, particularly well known for pied flycatchers. The return section of the walk follows the course of the Severn & Wye Railway Coleford branch line passing evidence of quarries and coal mines. Please bring drinks and a snack.

Start Time: 10.00 am

Estimated Finish Time: 12.30 pm

Distance:   4.2 miles/6.6 kms                                                                                                     

Ascent: 143 metres                                                                          

Difficulty:  Moderate

Meeting Point: Nagshead Visitor Centre car park at Parkend

Grid Reference   SO6068 0845; What3words: pheasants.stag.conspired