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We set off from New Fancy View, the site of an old coal mine
In the Forest of Dean
Lovely woodland paths
Patrick points out where old railways and tramways ran
Sparing us no detail
Including omega shaped rail lines from Brunel's GWR days used as part of a fence
A good path
Reaching Mallards Pike
And the Go Ape activity centre
Passing a footbridge
Near the lake
You can join a 10k event here - does our 6 mile walk qualify?
We are struck by the lovely colours
Down we go
Avoiding the mud
Another beautiful stand
A very deep mine shaft
A local has a good chat with Patrick
Through a Nature Reserve
We reach Parkend Church in a very peaceful location
Time for a snack on the remains of a pit
Sue checks where we are
And we head for the road
Where we see a home with gnomes
And another with a magnificent display
A striking fungus
Are we nearly there? Yes.
Photos, captions and uploading by Mike