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Highmeadow, Forest of Dean

Highmeadow, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England

16.79 KM

We didn't take that many pictures on this 17km circular from Symonds Yat Rock through Staunton and Highmedow Woods, but we did capture the Staunton Suck Stone and Near Hearkening Rock both huge boulders of old red sandstone and quartz nestled in the forest.

17 Sep 2016
Hilly
4hrs, 50min (3hrs, 54min)
altitude Graph for highmeadow, forest of dean walk

Elevation: Max 248m, Min 25m, Gain 223m

Pictures from the walk

rock outcrop in forest

Near Hearkening rock

huge boulder of old red sandstone and quartz in forest

The Staunton Suck Stone

wood pile

Wood pile

sliver flask of coffee standing on forest gate

Coffee time

red ball sculpture hanging in forest

Forest of Dean, near Broon Hill

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