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Forest of Dean Group

We are the Forest of Dean 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

Overview

A walk to May Hill from the Wilderness taking the Gloucestershire Way as a guide via Abenhall Church and Longhope. After lunch on May Hill joining the Wysis Way and back to the top of Plump Hill via Mitcheldean. Public parking near the Wilderness. joint Leader Roxy

Sunday, 11 June 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
548.6m / 1800ft
Type:
circular

A great deal of up and down upon this Forest of dean walk covering farm land as well as forested areas. Reaching lunch at a height od 298 metres and a trig point to spot and views down the river Severn should delight the eyes.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 65869 17021
Nearest postcode:
GL17 0HB
what3words:
amused.brisk.reclaimed
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park is about 125 metres off the main road. Turn at the Wilderness sign - in the direction it is pointing.

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