Coleford Welcomes Walkers

Monthly Winter Walks 2025/26

The Coleford Welcomes Walkers Group is offering a series of monthly walks to encourage people to get out and walk during the winter months. No need to book, just turn up at the time and location indicated below.

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

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.

 

Sunday 29th March 2026

A Beaver Enclosure, The Pludds and Ruardean Woodside.

After the excitement of the Coleford Christmas Lights switch on [Saturday 29th], enjoy a winter stroll along forest tracks and quiet lanes around The Pludds and Ruardean Woodside. The walk will start by the Beaver Enclosure where evidence of how their presence is altering the stream flow should be obvious.

The route is undulating with the main ascent being close to the start of the walk. Please bring drinks and a snack.

Start Time: 10.00 am

Estimated Finish Time: 12.30 pm

Distance: 6.5km/3.6 miles Ascent: 221 metres

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting Point: Parking area at Piano Corner on the Brierley to The Pludds road. Grid Reference: SO6214 1538. What3words: lotteries.result.classed.