Historical walk down Lydbrook valley

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Overview

Wander along old railway lines and tramroads down through the valley, pointing out remaining and long lost features.,Dinner on the banks of River Wye and returning up the side of the roadway (pavement all the way). There was much industry almost all using the Greathough brook for power. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

Sunday, 19 January 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1420

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 61290 13561
Nearest postcode:: GL17 9LT
what3words:: drape.takeover.engrossed

Start time:: 10:00 am

Speculation Car Park (GL16 7EH)

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