Deep in the forest something stirred
South Cots have journeyed to Cinderford for a walk led by Andrew
We pass the site of Ruspidge Halt
And make our way into the woods
Soon coming to the only stile on our walk - and there was a way round it anyway
Old forest dwelling? Signs of the wild boar as well
On the lake at Mallard Pike
Plenty of activity here
Even dogs are provided for
Mandarin duck
And geese
Coffee at a picnic site
It's a mermaid on the back of a frog
Quickly passing the adventure playground
Over a bridge that was built to cross a railway track which never materialised
Making good time on the pleasant forest tracks
There must have been a high wind
The sun now breaking through the trees
As we stop to look at the old mine workings
Our starting point temptingly close - but we don't go that way
Instead we continue along the forest track
To reach the Foxes Bridge Colliery
Where we stop for lunch
And a quick round-up of where we are
Arriving back at Cinderford Linear Park, Andrew points out where we are
A chance to read the board
Before we walk the final 1.5K back to the cars.
Photos and captions by Richard, processed by Sally and uploaded by Mike