Blog (walking) - Visit Dean Wye

As the crisp autumn breeze begins to kiss our cheeks, experts from Forestry England have some exciting news to share: we're in for a truly breathtaking display of fall foliage this year! Thanks to some unusual twists in the English weather, our landscapes are set to burst into a riot of reds, golds, and oranges.

Ultimate Bluebell 2023 Photography Competition Launches, Celebrating the Beauty of Fairy Flowers, Witches Thimbles and Cuckoo's Boots.

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are the number one area in the UK to enjoy the colour-popping beauty of bluebells, the iconic violet flower that carpets woodlands, fields and hedgerows from April to early May*. 

Surprise your loved one with a day out in the romantic, rolling hills, rivers and vales of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. 

In need of a Valentine’s Day gift that is as special as the person you’re buying it for? Running low on inspiration? We’ve put together a handy guide of just some of the gift ideas that you can find here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Whatever their interests and passions, the answer isn’t far away! 

In need of a pause from the Christmas chaos? Here's our guide to finding your freedom outdoors during the holiday.  Choose a Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day stroll from one of our favourite winter walks across the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Pack a hat, gloves, scarf and flask and set off.