Bluebell Blunder

The course begins with an uphill stretch on a delightful forest trail. Eventually you emerge onto a country lane with an attractive converted barn.

Soon you return to a footpath, with superb views of Bigsweir Bridge and the stunning River Wye. Shortly after, to the right, you can see the picturesque forgotten valley which leads to Redbrook.

With some twists and turns through the forest, including a short trot along the Offa’s Dyke Path, you emerge onto a high point, below which you are greeted with a charming view of Redbrook village, the bridge, and the meandering River Wye. Celebrate your half way point and savour the view.

You now head southwards, and soon after reach Codora Woods. Your olfactory senses will be arrested with the scent of pine (you can tell I’ve just had a beer!) as you descend on this woodland trail. With dense forest either side I heard a rustling, and a deer bounded upwards through the trees. He stopped and we watched each other for a minute or so, until I moved on – a magical moment.

Eventually you head sharply left on an uphill path which joins the Offa’s Dyke Path, which you now follow all the way to the finish. This is the highlight of the run, with open fields, woods carpeted with bluebells, and pleasant, undulating running. After crossing the final style, the Lower Wye Valley showcases its finest display of bluebells. We hope you still have the energy to marvel at them.

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