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Nightingale Walk


(Average user rating: unrated unrated)
Circular walk which is fully accessible. Benches along the way. There are no stiles and the paths are surfaced to a high standard. Ideal for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
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How to get there:

Nightingale Walk can be started from Nightingale Carpark in Nightingale Wood. South Marston is the nearest town or village.

From junction 15 on the M4, take the A419 towards Cirencester. Follow signs off the A419 to South Marston and the wood is signposted from the middle of the village.

OS Grid Reference: SU206883
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Wildlife

Mammals: Of the larger animals, you are most likely to see the roe deer, although you may also be lucky enough to see a fox crossing the path in front of you. We have information about Roe deer

Birds: In Summer skylarks soar and yellowhammers perch in the hedgerows. In the winter the hedgerows fill with redwings and fieldfares.

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Facilities and Activities

ParkingEasy Access
Walking

Trail

Grade of trail

Sensible footwareEasy

Trail waymarking

white

Length of trail

1km (3/4 mile) miles

Approximate time of trail

20 minutes

Open or closed

open

Contact

Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger
01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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