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Walks in the Forest of Dean
There are many leaflets describing walks in Gloucestershire. Here is a list of walks in the Forest of Dean - the addresses of the suppliers are at the bottom of the page . A Walk in Dymock Woods
This leaflet shows a map & five waymarked trails through Forestry Commission woodland to the SW of Dymock as well as information on local history, industry & forestry. This area is famous for its wild daffodils in springtime.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. A Yellow Arrow Route - Forest of Dean 10 mls.
A circular walk in the Forest of Dean including Mallards Pike Lake, Soudley Ponds and Blaize Bailey. May be split into three shorter circular walks.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Cannop Valley (Forest Nature Reserve) 10 mls.
A network of forest paths, tracks, old tram & railways allows the visitor to explore the nature reserve with little impact on the environment. The mainly oak plantations have a variety of insects & breeding birds. There are 3 loops of about 3.5 mls each.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Circular Walks in the Parish of Woolaston
A short walk of less than an hour, or a longer walk of under two hours. Set in a countryside of small farms and cottages on the gentle slopes between the River Severn and the higher ground of Tidenham Chase.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Coleford Project Walks
A set of five interesting and informative walks around the town of Coleford.
Set from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Coleford Town Walk 2 mls.
A circular walk in and around the town of Coleford looking at its history and buildings. The walk may be divided into two parts by resting at one of the inns or cafes in or near the market place.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Daffodil Way 10 mls.
A circular walk from Dymock through the wild daffodil country within the Windcross parishes in north-west Gloucestershire. Offers a wealth of woods & orchards, ponds & streams, meadows & fields.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Darkhill Iron Works Walk
A guide describing a walk around this site of both national and international importance for steel making.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Dean Forests - What's On
Annual leaflet listing Forestry Commission events in the Forest of Dean including guided walks, crafts & wildlife discovery days.
Leaflet from Forestry Commission, free. Discover the Wye Valley on foot & by bus
A guide to getting out and about in the Wye Valley countryside using public transport. It contains a detailed timetable of bus services and details of 23 "bus-friendly" walks.
Booklet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Forest of Dean Recreation Map
A guide to the trails and forestry tracks of the central Forest of Dean area. The map clearly differentiates between walking & cycling trails, as well as providing 4 suggested offroad cycle routes & the family cycle trail.
Map from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Lydney Town Walk
A walk around the old town of Lydney on the Severn Estuary. The walk of 2 hours may be split into two. The leaflet, produced for the Forest of Dean Local History Society, has a map and describes places of interest.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Newent Town Walks
An illustrated map of the small market town of Newent marking all the footpaths around the town and describing some of the interesting sights & buildings. Also lists visitor attractions in the vicinity.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Parkend Village Walk 1.5 mls.
Leaflet describing a figure of eight walk around the Forest village of Parkend. Includes a map, directions and detailed notes about buildings of interest and local industrial history.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Poets' Path 1 8 mls.
A circular walk from Dymock, taking in places of interest associated with the Dymock poets; Abercrombie, Brooke, Drinkwater, Gibson, Thomas & Frost.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Poets' Path 2 8 mls.
A circular walk from Dymock via Leadington, Greenway & Broom's Green linking houses (not open to the public) associated with the Dymock poets Edward Thomas, Robert Frost & Wilfred Wilson Gibson.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Redmarley Walks 1 3.5 mls.
A leaflet describing a circular walk across open fields & along quiet lanes, including part of Lowbands with its Chartist cottages. There are fine views to the Malverns & Cotswold Hills. The leaflet has a large scale map and detailed walking instructions.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Redmarley Walks 2 3.1 mls.
A leaflet describing a circular walk incorporating several alternative routes across open fields, with the option of a delightful excursion through Princehill Wood. The leaflet has a large scale map and detailed walking instructions.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Redmarley Walks 3 3.3 mls.
A leaflet describing a circular walk passing through the village of Redmarley & looping round the NW corner of the parish with close views of woodland & fine views of the Malvern Hills The leaflet has a large scale map and detailed walking instructions.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Redmarley Walks 4 5 mls.
A leaflet describing a circular walk passing through woodland, along quiet lanes and running along the peaceful banks of the River Leadon. The leaflet has a large scale map and detailed walking instructions.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Sculpture Trail Walk 4.1 mls.
A circular forest walk from Beechenhurst picnic site taking in 17 individual outdoor sculptures. The trail is a result of a collaboration involving the Forestry Commission, two art organisations and fifteen artists.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Soudley Valley Rural Geology Trail - 3.4 miles
Walking this trail will take you through nearly 100 million years of Earth's history. Sites along the route represent changing environments from the Devonian and Carboniferous periods, ranging from rivers, floodplains, seas and swamps. Also the industrial history of the area is related to the rocks and explained in this waterproof, fold-out trail guide.
Available from: Gloucestershire Geoconservation Trust, Dean Heritage Centre, Coleford Tourist Information Centre. St. Briavels Walks
A set of six walks covering the parish of St. Briavels in the Forest of Dean. The walks are of varying distances; some with a pub on route.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Symonds Yat Rock & Mailscot Wood 5 mls.
A circular, forest walk from Symonds Yat car park through Mailscot Wood with fine views and points of geological interest. You can see at least 20 different species of tree on this walk.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. The Gloucestershire Way 100 mls.
A memorable walk through the diverse areas of the Forest of Dean, Severn Vale and Cotswold, with a theme of "Forest and Vale and high blue hill" from "A Song of Gloucestershire" by Will Harvey.
Guide Book from Countryside Matters. The Three Choirs Way 100 mls.
A long distance footpath through a region of hopyard, vineyard and orchard between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester, with a theme of poetry and music linked to the music festival celebrated at the three cathedrals for over 300 years.
Guide Book from Countryside Matters. The Wysis Way 55 mls
The Wysis Way runs for 55 miles from the River Wye at Monmouth to the source of the Thames (the Roman Isis) high in the Cotswold hills. The walk also links two National Trails, the Offa's Dyke Path and the Thames Path.
Guide Book from Countryside Matters. Walking around Hartpury
A map prepared on behalf of Hartpury Parish Council showing the many interesting footpaths in the parish with notes about points of interest.
Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre. Wenchford Forest Walk 3.5 mls.
A circular walk from Wenchford picnic site including a forest pond, a free mine, a viewpoint (offering a wonderful panorama of the Forest with glimpses of the Severn Vale and Cotswold Hills) & a disused railway line. The walk is fairly steep in places.
Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Wildlife Events
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust hold a series of guided walks and wildlife events to which members of the public are welcome. Most are based on their nature reserves and have many different wildlife themes. A free leaflet is available, please enclose SAE.
Leaflet from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, free. Wye Valley Walk 112 mls.
Middle distance footpath following the meandering route of the River Wye through steep stone gorges, dense woodland and open countryside between Chepstow and Rhayader. Map pack of Glos. route.
Map Pack from Coleford Tourist Information Centre. Tourist Information Centres Countryside Matters
15 Orchard Road
Alderton
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 8NS Forestry Commission
Bank House
Bank Street
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8BA
Tel. 01594 833057 Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Dulverton Building
Robinswood Hill Country Park
Gloucester
GL4 6SX
Tel. 01452 383333 Coleford
High Street
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8HG
Tel. 01594 812388 Gloucester
28 Southgate Street
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 1PD
Tel. 01452 396572 Newent
7 Church Street
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1PU
Tel. 01531 822468 Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury Museum
64 Barton Street
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 5PX
Tel. 01684 295027
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