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Forest of Dean Group of the Ramblers’ Association

Sunday 13 April  GR 629043  OL14   Miles 8
Time: 10:00   Meet: Norchard car park, on B4234 Lydney to Whitecroft Rd.
Walk: Around outskirts of Lydney with lunch at the Docks.  A moderate walk with pleasant views.  Picnic Lunch
Leader: Ronnie  Tel.: 01594 845 225

Thursday 17 April  GR 606362 EXP 189   Miles 6.5
Time 10:00   Meet: Car park at Broadmoor Common.
Walk: Woolhope, Sollers Hope and Alfords Mill.  An undulating walk with lots of stiles.  Picnic Lunch
Leaders: David & Joan Tel.: 01989 762 022

Sunday 20 April  GR 635033 OL14   Miles 5
Time 14:00 (2 P.M.)  Meet: Albert St. car park near Health Centre.
Walk: Millrough Woods, Norchard Woods, Lydney Park Estate, Middle Forge and the Lyd.  An easy walk.
Leader: Dave  Tel.: 01594 844 721

Wednesday 23 April  GR 656180 OL14   Miles 8
Time 10:00   Meet: Parking area at The Stenders near sharp bend on Drybrook to Mitcheldean Rd.
Walk: Drybrook Quarry, Hope Mansell, Lea Bailey Inclosure, Wigpool Common.  A moderate walk with lovely views.
Picnic Lunch
Leaders: John & Jean Tel.: 01594 531 096

Wednesday 30 April  GR 492103 OL14   Miles 6.5
Time 10:00   Meet: Mitchel Troy church car park. From Monmouth take A40 S, exit just before tunnel, take left at Tee (B4293), when road forks, take R.H. signed Mitchel Troy.  Car park is on R.H. side just after the pedestrian crossing.
Walk: Trealy Wood, Craig Y Dorth, Cwmcarvan Church, Glanau, Noddfa, Lydart Orles Wood.  A strenuous walk with extended views and seasonal flowering shrubs.  Picnic Lunch
Leaders: Alec & Dot Tel.: 01594 825 226

Sunday 4 May    GR 627095 OL14  Miles 7
Time: 09:00   Meet: New Fancy car park on Speech House to Parkend road.
Walk: Around the Forest to Nagshead and return. A bird watching expedition.  Bring binoculars, telescopes and cameras for a leisurely stroll.   Picnic Lunch at Parkend
Leaders: Rod & Marian Tel.: 01594 563 817

Saturday 10 May   GR 559289 OL14  Miles 4.5
Time: 14:30 (2:30)   Meet: Kings Caple Church.
Walk: Sellack and Hoarwithy. Relaxing walk with two easy road ascents and a nice stretch of the river Wye. Suitable for children and dogs.
 Leaders: David & Joan Tel.: 01989 762 022

Thursday 15 May   GR 416263 Exp189  Miles 7
Time: 10:00   Meet: Orcop Village Hall. Orcop is signposted 2 miles off  A466 at St Weonards. Drive minor lanes with care; do not take turn off to church.  Hall is straight ahead on L.H. side.  Parking is free but donation for Hall funds requested.
Walk: A moderate climb to Garway hill for lunch.  A delightful walk with 360 degree views.  Sorry no dogs.   Picnic Lunch
Leader: Chris  Tel.: 01594 845 423