Coleford Area Walking Festivel 26: Walk5. New Fancy, Staple Edge, Mallards

Hewelsfield and St Briavels Commons – 6.5 miles approx – moderate/Strenuous – 10.00 No Dogs

This walk follows the course of old railways and tramways to the valley of the Blackpool Brook before climbing to Staple Edge and then returning via Mallards Pike. There is one fairly steep ascent just before the mid-point of the walk. Meet at New Fancy car park GR SO 62800954; W3W pairings.lightens.sung