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Lower Wye Group

We are the Lower Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

From the car park at Framilode we walk along the disused section of the Stroudwater Canal to join the River Severn at Epney and then follow the Severn for a mile. Then across to Longney and the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and back to the car park along the tow path. A flat easy walk.

Sunday, 29 October 2023
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

Bring a packed lunch and good foot wear as some sections may be muddy.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 52871 94312
Nearest postcode:
NP16 5NZ
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Chepstow Leisure Centre car park. Car share places cannot be guaranteed. Post on WhatsApp if wanting or offering car share. Car share levy £4.00 Or go directly to the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 75554 09305
Nearest postcode:
GL2 7LA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park on the Gloucester & Sharpness canal at Saul basin. Parking is run by Canal and Waterways Trust and is £2.50 for 4 hrs or £5.00 for 8hrs. From J13 on the M5 take the A38 south for 0.5 mile, the turn right onto the B4071 towards Frampton. After 1.5 miles turn right into Whitminster Lane (brown sign for Saul Junction), then after 0.5 mile turn left, and then turn right immediately after crossing the canal, and go to the car park at the end of the lane. For car sharing from Chepstow meet at Chepstow Leisure Centre at 9.00, or otherwise go directly to the start.

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