Coleford Welcomes Walkers

Monthly Walks Autumn/Winter 26/27

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 28th November 10.00 Bream, Noxon Park & Knockley 5 miles
Sunday 27th December 10.00 Mitcheldean & Wigpool Common 4.5 miles
Sunday 31st January 10.00 Beaver Enclosure & The Pludds 3.6 miles
Saturday 27th February 10.00 Joyford & Eastbach 4.5 miles
Sunday 28th March 10.00 Kerne Bridge & Goodrich 4 miles

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

 

Saturday 28th November 2026
Bream, Noxon Park and Knockley
This walk goes west from Bream to Noxon Park and its scowles. It then goes east to pass the
evidence of past industries, such as chemical works and collieries, before passing through
Parkhill Inclosure on its return to Bream. The walk is undulating with a couple of noticeable
ascents. Please bring drinks and a snack.


Start Time: 10.00
Estimated Finish Time: 13.00
Distance: 8.0km/5 miles Ascent: 170 metres
Difficulty: Moderate
Meeting Point: Parking at The West Dean Centre. Grid Reference: SO6056 0610.
What3words: bend.chugging.economics