General information on walks – Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tour Guides

Group Bookings

If you have a large or small group to book please contact us as we will be able to provide a dedicated walk based on your requirements.

Wear strong shoes or boots.
Bring a waterproof jacket.
Bring a hat.
Bring some water.
Mobile phone coverage will be ‘patchy.’
Many walks do not go near shops, please get all you need for the duration of the walk before coming to the start.
We may occasionally walk close to nettles, brambles and other plants, so consider wearing clothes that cover your legs.

Easy – Mostly on the flat with the occasional gentle slope on good tracks and even surfaces.
Moderate – More ups and downs but on mainly good tracks with the odd difficult terrain underfoot. Good footwear needed.
Strenuous – Longer steeper paths, on footpaths that may be muddy or rocky. Boots or strong outdoor shoes needed.
Hard – Long sections of steep paths some may be difficult under foot. Care needed. Boots or strong walking shoes essential.

Groups of walkers on two of our guided walks.

Children (less than 16 years old) must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No more than two children per adult. No children under 8 years of age.
ONE well behaved dog may accompany a walker, provided that it is placed on a lead when near livestock or when requested by the walk leader. Dog owners are responsible for any accident, damage or injury caused by their dog.
We aim to take between 8 and 15 walkers on each walk and the maximum number is 20
Walks should normally be pre-booked and paid in full.
We reserve the right to change the route or the published walk if in the guide’s judgement the publish walk could be unsafe at any point

Walks will normally take place whatever the weather conditions but we reserve the right to cancel a walk if in the guide’s judgement conditions are unsafe. We try to give advance notice of a cancellation but this cannot be guaranteed. If we cancel a walk because of conditions, all payments will be repaid in full.
If we cancel a walk because of lack of numbers, or any other reason, all payments will be repaid in full
If a booking is made and then cancelled up to a week ahead of the published date, we will refund 75% of the fee; the remainder is retained to cover our administration charges. If a booking is cancelled less than seven days before the walk, no refund will be made.
Advice is given on the appropriate footwear and dress for the walk and also the fitness required. We reserve the right, not to permit a walker to participate if in the guide’s judgement they would compromise their own, or the group’s safety.