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Black Girls Hike: South West - Symonds Yat Rock Circular

  • Symonds Yat Rock Car Park Coleford, England, GL16 7NZ United Kingdom (map)

Meeting time: 10:15

Meeting Location: Symonds Yat Rock Car ParkColeford, England, GL16 7NZ - Plenty of parking but it is pay & display

Start time: 10:30

Distance: 6 Miles

Difficulty: Circular route mostly through woodland. Toilets at start and end, there is also a pub along the route. There are a few inclines but mostly flat.

Age: 18+

How much is it? Suggested donation £5 As a registered non-profit, your support helps our community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to explore and reconnect with nature.

CAN I COME TO BLACK GIRLS HIKE?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and / or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

  • Walking boots / shoes with ankle support essential. No pumps or sliders.

  • Food and water

  • Extra layers

  • Waterproof jacket

  • Rucksack

  • Please ensure any medication is bought with you e.g., asthma pump or epi pen

PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY

  • Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers (when requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)

  • You can also use Traveline or TFL to plan your route, for car parking check out Parkopedia

*This meet is also not led by qualified Mountain Leader and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*

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