Dowells Draft Forest Road

Dowells Draft Forest Road is a 1.6 km Local Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

Covering just 1.6 km, this is a gentle outing perfect for families or beginners. Allow roughly 22 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the 449 waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.