Walk of the month: Beechenhurst

We know that sometimes it can be hard to find a walk that both you and your dog will enjoy, so here at Cill Dubh Hounds we're going to tell you about some of our favourite walks.


Our walk of the month: Beechenhurst

Where: Forest of Dean, GL16 7EL

Parking: Yes, there's plenty of parking but be sure to read the signs as you will need to pay.



Cafe nearby: Yes! There's a cafe at the visitors centre and they're dog friendly too! We ordered Leo some sausage slices from the dog menu. Plus, if it's dry, there's plenty of places to sit outside, and if your dog is nervous of crowds or reactive there are a few picnic tables that are set further back from the main area.

Difficulty: This depends on which trail you take. There is a mobility scooter friendly route that you can follow. We followed one of the short cuts on the scultpture trail. There are some steep parts to the trail and uneven ground. The full trail is just under 5 miles, while the smallest short cut trail is 2 miles long.


Other info: Once on the trail, there are no poo bins so be sure to take any used bags back with you and put them in the bin at the beginning of the trail. There are benches sporadically throughout the trail, and we used them as points to give Leo a water break. You also need to be alert for wild boar, which live in the forest. We didn't see any, but that doesn't mean that they weren't there. While we didn't see too many dogs once out on the trail, to avoid the busier times be sure to go early - alternatively, in summer the car park remains open until 9pm.


Gear to take with you: Poo bags, a water bottle and a travel bowl.





Location: Beechenhurst - Forestry England, Speech House Rd, Coleford GL16 7EJ, UK

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