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

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/

Sunday 31st January 2027
A Beaver Enclosure, The Pludds and Ruardean Woodside.

Enjoy a winter stroll along forest tracks and quiet lanes around The Pludds and Ruardean
Woodside. The walk will start by following the edge of the Beaver enclosure where evidence
of how their presence is altering the stream flow is more easily seen in the winter.
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.
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