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Ross-on-Wye Group

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Overview

We will enjoy the views from Lining Wood and, we hope, lots of bluebells there and in Wigpool Common. Ground conditions permitting, we'll also explore Wigpool Nature Reserve.

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Arthur Green will guide this walk.

Please bring water and mid-morning snack.

Numbers limited to 20 walkers. Sorry, no dogs.

Please text or WhatsApp Katie on 07580758908 to book a place.

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 66356 18860
Nearest postcode:: GL17 0BE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet in car park by Mitcheldean Community Centre (map pinpoints entrance). On the B4224 through Mitcheldean, look out for the blue sign for Mitcheldean Playing Fields and Community Centre and take the narrow entrance it points towards (to the west of the road). Google Maps recognises The Woodlands, Townsend, Mitcheldean GL17 0BE - one of the houses next to the car park entrance. The 33 bus from Hereford to Gloucester stops nearby, near Vantage Point.

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