Author: Geoff

  • Springtime resumes in the Forest of Dean

    Springtime resumes in the Forest of Dean

    Following a few days of rain and cold weather, sunshine has returned to the Forest.  At this time of year the young leaves on the trees have a transparency and hue that is lost in the summer. These trees are still allowing plenty of light to reach the forest floor, later their leaf  canopies will […]

  • Spring is here at last

    Spring is here at last

    A “witch’s hat” roof in Parkend.

  • Forest of Dean Rocks (on Facebook)

    Forest of Dean Rocks (on Facebook)

    Eight walkers and three dogs discovered two Forest of Dean rocks on the weekly walk from Whitemead, Parkend. Each rock has a Facebook page to document it’s travels. These had found their way to New Fancy viewpoint. However, the finders were visitors to the area so where on earth will the rocks turn up next? It […]

  • Walkers inspect a Forest plantation near Bream

    Walkers inspect a Forest plantation near Bream

    Forestry plantations are usually planted with trees aligned in rows, This is not always obvious from the Forest tracks. Sometimes when looked at from the correct angle, light can be seen at the end of the rows as in the photo above. Sometimes walkers encounter the unexpected in the woods.

  • A Boxing Day walk at Clearwell

    A Boxing Day walk at Clearwell

    Guests of the Tudor Farmhouse at Clearwell took a Boxing Day walk around the village. The forecast rain failed to materialise so the walkers enjoyed sunshine for most of the walk.  They were shown some of the interesting structures that were built or improved by Caroline Dowager Countess of Dunraven such as the former Vicarage […]