Forest of Dean and Offas Dyke Weekend at St Briavels Castle 2026

We managed to book this amazing venue for the first time ever in 2025 and it is well AMAZING!! A real castle steeped in history with fantastic walks in every direction. We had an absolutely wonderful time, possibly our best ever weekend so we've just had to book it again for 2026.

The location near to the ancient Forest of Dean established as a Royal forest before the Norman Conquest, close to the Offa's Dyke path and between the Rivers Wye and Severn has to an extent been bypassed by time and remains much as it always has.

The Castle itself has over 800 years of history locked into its fabric and retains many original features and we can stay in its splendour and feast in its banqueting hall. Amazing.

There are loads of walks to choose from with of course a 30k challenge walk for those who must, but plenty of easier options as well for those who just want to chill and absorb the fantastic scenery and historic connections.

The Forest of Dean boasts some of the best cycling and mountain biking in the country from easy circular rides to serious mountain bike challenge routes so no problem organising that as well if some require it.

There may also an option to do a brilliant half day open canoe trip on the Wye which again is accessible for all, depending on water levels.

Friday arrival at our accommodation is from anytime after 5pm but we will lay on a bonus walk for those who can arrive in the area for likely 10:30am to ensure we make the best of the day.

We shall be rustling up a delicious hot meal for Friday night with vegetarian option so no need to eat on the way and although we'll serve up about 8pm, there'll be plenty kept for those arriving a little later. If you require a bevy or three don't forget to bring this with you as it may be a long way to the offy!

Help yourself breakfasts and lunch packups are provided as is hot food Friday and Saturdays night but feel free to bring desserts, cakes and other goodies to share as well as your own drinks. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Saturday and Sunday routes and options will be discussed with everyone on arrival to ensure we are meeting overall expectations but there is loads to choose from.

Accommodation is single sex bunk rooms of a variety of sizes with full bedding provided but not towels.

A non-refundable deposit of £45 per person is payable when you book normally via Meetup, to which must be added Meetup booking fees. A balance of £99 per person will be payable via BACS (as below) 12 weeks before the event start date being 17th July 2026.

You can also pay deposit and balance together through BACS at the outset without booking fees but please advise that you are doing this so we can add you to the event participant list manually.

Please DO NOT pay deposits alone through BACS avoiding Meetup booking fees as this is not acceptable to Meetup and in the long run will make it impossible to continue providing the service we do through Meetup.

Account Code: 40848442 (balances or total payment only)
Sort Code: 56-00-61
Account Name: Peak Activities & Leisure Limited

If you have to cancel with more than 28 clear days notice the full value of the balance payment will be refunded. The deposit value will always be non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed. No refunds will be provided to those cancelling with less than 28 clear days notice. ("clear" means does not include event start date or cancellation date!