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Cleeve Group

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Overview

A short flat and easy walk through the nature reserve at Alney Island. Visiting the Lower Parting, then up the west channel to Maisemore and then following the Three Choirs Way and Severn Way back along the East Channel. Coffee stop

Sunday, 17 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
21.3m / 70ft
Type:
circular

Alney Island, less than a kilometre from the city centre, is a 80 hectare wetland nature reserve located on the banks of the River Severn. Managed by grazing, it is an important habitat for wetland flora and fauna. The flood meadows of Alney Island are managed for public recreation and nature conservation.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 82458 18349
Nearest postcode:
GL1 2NH
what3words:
decent.search.settle
Start time:
10:00 am

Castlemeads car park, Castle Meads Way, Gloucester GL1 2NH. Charges apply

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking