Cam Peak, Cam Long Down and Uley Bury
Departure from Cam (Gloucestershire)
This Gloucestershire circular walk with ascents and descents explores Dursley countryside and surrounding hills with superb views using a section of Cotswold Way. On a clear day, you can even admire River Severn and the Brecon Beacons in Wales from several tops!
Oakenhill Wood and Moseley Green from Parkend
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This peaceful circular walk in Oakenhill Woods uses paths and tracks in this preserved area where you could see wildlife.
Oldbury-on-Severn & Littleton-upon-Severn
Departure from Oldbury-upon-Severn (South Gloucestershire)
An easy Gloucestershire walk that takes you along the Severn Estuary. The walk uses paths and lanes including sections of the Severn Way and Jubliee Way.
Mallards Pike Lake and Staple-edge Wood
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk from Mallards Pike Lake provides a good way to discover preserved Staple-edge Hill using tracks and paths in Staple-edge Wood.
Speech House Lake and New Fancy Colliery Screens
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk uses well-marked paths and track across the Forest of Dean where you will discover a beautiful lake and an old colliery site on your way!
Newark Park, Wotton Under Edge
Departure from Wotton-under-Edge (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk starts from the National Trust car park at Newark Park, Wotton under Edge. On leaving the estate, the route makes its way downhill towards Ozleworth Park, down into Ozleworth Bottom, before climbing up Hen’s Ridge and linking up with the Monarch’s and the Cotswold Way, before returning to Newark Park.
Around the Cotswold village of Hillesley
Departure from Hillesley and Tresham (Gloucestershire)
This is a circular walk starting in the Cotswold village of Hillesley. The route takes you up the Cotswold escarpment, over fields, through quiet lanes and valleys, to the villages of Alderly and Wortley, before returning to Hillesley. The Cotswold's are a range of hills that rise from the Severn Valley. The “Wolds,” or rolling hills, is an AONB in the west country of the UK. Here the past is evident in the many honey-coloured stone villages and farms.
Cabtree Hill and Woorgreens Lake
Departure from Cinderford (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk in the forest of Dean provides a good way to discover paths and tracks along a section of Gloucestershire Way and Woorgreens Nature Reserve.
Wimberry from Mile End
Departure from Coleford (Gloucestershire)
Starting at Mile End in the Forest of Dean visit the magical old quarries that have been reclaimed by nature. If you mooch about here you may find an old WW2 firing range used by the home guard. Continue down the valley where you may see old mines, then turn sharp right by a high old stone wall. The narrow path takes you back up to Perch Enclosure with magnificent pine trees. Take the loop around, past the old campsite and back onto the track where you started.
King Arthur’s Cave
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The outward route is the quickest and easiest route to Symonds Yat. The return is more adventurous, seeking out the impressive King Arthur’s Cave and secret viewpoints over the Wye Gorge.
Staunton & English Bicknor
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
Featuring the impressive Suck Stone and Near Hearkening Rocks, two medieval churches, a lengthy section along the Wye, the Yat Rock viewpoint and a quiet stream valley, this walk offers an in-depth introduction to the landscapes of the Forest of Dean.
Symonds Yat via Biblins
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The most straightforward route to and from Symonds Yat, featuring an old mine, a significant riverside stretch and of course the classic viewpoint of Symonds Yat. Look out for Peregrine Falcons and Goshawks overhead.
English Bicknor
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Dramatic cliffs, superb views and riverside walking with a wrapping of internationally protected woodlands and sprinkling of industrial ruins.
Yat Rock
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
A steep descent and ascent from the car park at Yat Rock to the River Wye at Symonds Yat East.
Head for the Hillforts
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Follow in the footsteps of the Wye Tourists down to the Wye. Cross the river at the Biblins visiting Little Doward Hillfort, King Arthur’s Cave and New Weir Forge. Return on the hand ferry at Symonds Yat West.
King Arthur’s Cave
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A walk through the woods to a local landmark, returning along the Wye Riverbank.
Symonds Yat Rock
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A short but energetic climb to a stunning viewpoint over the Wye Valley.
Biblins, Monmouth and the Wye
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
An extended level walk along both sides of the River Wye, with an opportunity to explore the historic border town of Monmouth.
Biblins and the Wye
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A short level walk along both sides of the River Wye, crossing the suspension bridge at Biblins.
Goodrich Castle and Welsh Bicknor
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A long walk full of interest with lengthy riverside sections.
Huntsham Hill and Yat Rock
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
Short alternative route to the viewpoint of Yat Rock.
Symonds Yat
Departure from Goodrich (Herefordshire)
A circular walk on good surfaces, mainly level along the beautiful Wye Valley at Symonds Yat. The River Wye seen from the world famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock forms an almost complete loop. The river here flows 31⁄2 miles yet progresses less then 1⁄4 mile towards the Severn. This walk starts below Symonds Yat Rock in the steep sided, wooded gorge at the pleasant village of Symonds Yat East.
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