The Grove

The Grove is a proper woodland walk just outside Gloucester - the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think. It's dense enough to feel like a proper forest despite being minutes from the city, with mature trees overhead and enough winding paths to keep you occupied for a good hour or two without feeling like you're going in circles.

Walkers will get the most from it. The terrain is manageable rather than challenging, so it works well for families with older kids, though younger ones might find a full circuit a bit much. The canopy is thick enough that even on warm days you'll stay reasonably cool, which makes it a solid option if you're timing a Gloucestershire trip for summer. There's something quite soothing about moving through that many trees without much else going on.

It's the sort of place to slot in during a longer day rather than make a special trip for on its own. If you're staying at Baldwin's Brook Glamping or The Riverside Caravan Park - both just a couple of miles away - it's genuinely worth an afternoon wander. The nearby parks make decent bases for exploring this part of the Severn Valley, and The Grove gives you a proper forest experience without needing to head further afield.

Access and facilities information isn't readily available, so best to ring ahead or check locally in Gloucester before you visit. The walk itself demands nothing special - just decent footwear and maybe a spare layer.