Accredited since: 2021

Coleford has a lively events schedule with a 10 day long walking festival in May. The dates for next year are 9th to 17th May 2026. A Carnival of Transport is held every Easter Monday and a FREE outdoor, weekend Music Festival during July.
Walking from Coleford in any direction you can be immersed in the ancient Forest where there are walks suiting all ages and abilities, including ones which are wheelchair accessible.

Coleford is not only ideal for walkers with its beautiful countryside and history but has industrial heritage to explore including mines and caves and was home to Robert Mushet who established the metallurgical approach to steel manufacturing.

Within walking distance of the town centre are the popular tourist attractions of Puzzlewood and Perrygrove.

Further information relating to Coleford and its events programme can be found on www.colefordtown.net.

Coleford Welcomes Walkers is a small volunteer group made up of local Coleford residents, business owners and community leaders, people that are passionate about Coleford.

We work with the Gloucestershire Public Rights of Way (PRoW) officer and a band of volunteers to ensure that footpaths and facilities for walkers are maintained, improved and well signposted.

We welcome visitors from around the globe and our website Coleford Welcomes Walkers is packed with resources such as the Hidden Heritage Apps, downloadable walking routes and public transport links.

The Coleford Tourist Information Centre, run by local volunteers holds a wealth of additional literature and information. Open 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. The tourist information centre can be found at: 4 Mushet Walk, Coleford. GL16 8BD.

With a wide range of places to eat and drink in town and local independent shops to stock up on Coleford looks forward to welcoming you!

Links:
Colefordareawalkingfestival.co.uk
Vistdeanwye.co.uk
Forestofdeanheritageopendays.org.uk

Contact information
Website: Coleford Welcomes Walkers
Email: chair@colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk