Gloucestershire Walks
Beacon Hill offers a wonderfully scenic circular walk just over the Gloucestershire border into Monmouthshire, with a choice of routes that let you explore this beautiful Forestry Commission landscape at your own pace.
Winding through a mix of open heathland and peaceful woodland, the well-defined trails reward you with far-reaching countryside views throughout, making it a real pleasure in any season.
One of the highlights is the Duchess Ride viewpoint, roughly halfway around the longer walk, where you can pause to soak up stunning vistas across the Wye Valley. Whether you opt for the shorter loop or the more leisurely circuit, Beacon Hill is a rewarding walk that combines natural variety, fresh air and some truly memorable scenery.
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Beacon Hill walk 01
Just over the border into Monmouthshire, this lovely circular walk takes you around Beacon Hill with it's heathland and woodland habitats.
Follow the trails around this scenic landscape owned by the Forestry Commission with beautiful views of the countryside.
Beacon Hill walk 02
Just over the border into Monmouthshire, this is the longer of two walks from this location and takes you around Beacon Hill with its heathland and woodland habitats.
Follow the trails around this scenic landscape owned by the Forestry Commission with beautiful views of the countryside.
There is the Duchess Ride viewpoint halfway through the walk which provides stunning views over the Wye Valley.
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