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
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/

Sunday 30th August

Redbrook and the Newland Meander

This walk has a fairly steep and prolonged climb out of Parkend along a well used track known as French Lane. When the top of the ridge is reached, the route follows a hollow way down to the outskirts of Newland. From here a farm track follows a valley, the course of an ancient meander of the River Wye, back to Redbrook.  Please bring drinks and a snack.

Start Time: 10.00 am

Estimated Finish Time: 12.30 pm

Distance:   4.5 miles/7.2 kms                                                                                                     

Ascent: 168 metres                                                                          

Difficulty: Moderate after a strenuous uphill start

Meeting Point:  RedbrookCar Park [Pay & Display] off A466.    

Grid Reference   SO5363 0996; What3words: honestly.renovated.evoke