Description
Short walks in an ancient woodland landscape.
The Forest of Dean combines dense woodland, open viewpoints, and geological formations with a long local history. This guide selects 15 walks that make it easy to head out and experience the variety. You can use the book for a quiet day out or as a basis for several excursions during a longer stay.
Maps and descriptions for every route.
Mike Dunn links clear directions to easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and photographs. The forest’s many paths provide numerous options, but also make it useful to have a consolidated description of the day’s route. The selection includes forest experiences, views from the heights, and areas where the bedrock leaves a distinct mark on the landscape.
Practical choices for the whole day.
Coleford and Cinderford are centrally located within the forest area, while Chepstow, Monmouth, Lydney, and Gloucester provide other access points. The book provides information on facilities, parking, and relevant stops. Well-known views and hiking destinations can be combined with a break in one of the towns, making the walk one part of a varied day.
Who is this book for?
The guide is suitable for regular hikers who desire short routes and a clear book format. The walks can be enjoyed throughout the year, with autumn colors being a particular highlight. The terrain and the dense network of forest paths make it important to follow the route choices attentively. Choose a route according to time, fitness, and trail conditions.
A long tradition of guidebooks.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew from climbers and mountain folk who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes—a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Mike Dunn. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published 2025. ISBN 9781786312884.
