Clearwell & Stowe
20 people attending
10 places left
Although this event appears full please use the waitlist as its not unusual for places to become available nearer the time.
Starting from the village of Parkend we'll work our way through the Nagshead Nature reserve before dropping down to one of the many disused railway lines in the Forest and follow this to the remains of the Ironworks on the edge of MIlkwall. From here we drop down to the village of Clearwell and skirt round the castle which is now a wedding venue (no tours sorry) before heading over to the village of Stowe and the remains of St Margaret's Chapel. After lunch in a secluded valley we'll follow the route of a Roman Road back to Bream and then work our way through the Forest Back to the start
Dogs will be welcome on the walk but will need to be kept under control
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking. If the weather has been good then you may get away with good quality trainers but walking boots/shoes are recommended.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
A packed lunch and plenty to drink will be essential on this walk and there are no shops on route until near the very end of the walk.