Speech House Ramble

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Overview

An interesting walk in the Forest Of Dean in the spring very close to the vernal equinox.

Saturday, 22 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 310m / 1017ft
Type:: circular

This walk in the Forest Of Dean starts very close to Speech House, it follows forest tracks to Cannop Ponds then rises through the forest following the Beechenhurst Trail which eventually leads back to the car park.
There are very few stiles.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 62006 12131
Nearest postcode:: GL16 7EL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

On B4226 after passing Speech House on your right park in the free car park on the left.

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