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.

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

 

Saturday 26th September

English Bicknor and Offa’s Dyke

This walk is mainly through fields and along the banks of the River Wye. The first part of the walk descends gradually to the river and then after a flat section the final third of the walk is mainly uphill and passes a section of Offa’s Dyke. There are some stiles on the route. Please bring drinks and a snack.

 

Start Time: 10.00 am

Estimated Finish Time: 12.30 pm

Distance:   4 miles/6.4 kms                                                                                                     

Ascent: 139 metres                                                                          

Difficulty:  Moderate

Meeting Point: English Bicknor School Car Park   

Grid Reference   SO5801 1578; What3words: hired.bombshell.tortoises