Walks you can reach from Lydney by train
Gloucestershire · South West England
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Severn Tunnel Junction Station to Chepstow Station (Monmouthshire)
8m direct from Lydney.
16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.
Field paths. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Severn Tunnel Junction Station to Cwmbran Station (Monmouthshire)
15m direct from Lydney.
Tough: 29km, steep ascents. 7h30.
Fantastic. Woodland paths. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Gloucester Station to Cheltenham Spa Station (Gloucestershire)
30m direct from Lydney.
Tough: steep ascents. 19km. 6h.
Wonderful. Riverside path with street sections at either end and flat and easy-going. Part of the Severn Way and Gloucestershire Way.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Stonehouse Station to Gloucester Station (Gloucestershire)
30m direct from Lydney.
Tough: steep ascents. 20km. 6h.
Spectacular views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station to Cheltenham Spa Station (Gloucestershire)
30m direct from Lydney.
Tough: 22km. Moderate ascents. 6h.
Wonderful views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Lydney.
Easy: 10km, moderate ascents. 2h30.
Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Lydney.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Lydney.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Impressive stretch; impressive.