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The Mineral Loop

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Forest of Dean Group

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Overview

A walk through woodland from Speech House, passing Brierley and up to Drybrook Station. Then onto Fox's Bridge, under the Dilke road bridge to Lightmoor and back through the Arboretum. Mainly good forest tracks. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1379

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 62400 12461
Nearest postcode:
GL16 7EL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Woodlands Car Park, near Speech House (GL16 7EL)

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE