Walking In and Around Newent
Visitors to Newent and surrounding area have a wide choice of beautiful local walks to immerse yourself with lakeside, wood, river and rural landscapes, nature and over 1000 years of history including Roman, Saxon, Iron Age and Medieval Periods. Some favourite walks to take family, friends, dog, picnic and camera are listed below. Local Maps and Walking Guide books are available from Seymor News in Church Street, Newent
- Newent Lake – 2 minutes walk away behind St Marys Church.
- Newent Arboretum – within 1 mile of the town centre.
- Newent to Oxenhall along the Hereford to Gloucester Canal (just over 1 mile away)
- Pauntley Church & Court area – Home of Dick Whittington – 3 Miles
- Mayhill – 3 miles from Newent – GL18 1JS.
- Dymock Woods, and Poets Paths – 4 miles from Newent
- Kempley Woods, Daffodil Triange & Norman Church – Seasonal Daffodil Weekend 15th March 2025 – 3 Miles from Newent.
- Much Marcle Hill – Circular Ridge Walk – 5 Miles from Newent.
- Malvern Hills – 6 easy to Strenuous walks including – Roman British Camp – 12 miles from Newent
- Forest of Dean and Sculpture Trail – 15 miles away.
- Symonds Yat and Wye Valley Trail Walks – 15 miles away.
Newent Lake is a haven for wildlife within 2 minutes’ walk of the town. It is a beautiful public space which is visited by many ducks, has jumping carp fish, squirrels, birds and the occasional heron. There is a children’s play area, modern outside gym and artistic wood carvings. What ever the season, the lake is a great place to be with nature, relax and take some photos before tea or coffee in a local café. The lake area offers wheelchair friendly access to the waterside and picnic spots.