About Nightingale Walk
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.
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.
| Nightingale Carpark Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 1km (3/4 mile) miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 20 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger 01594 833057 e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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