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Whether you're seeking adrenaline-fuelled adventure or a peaceful escape, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers an incredible range of activities and experiences to suit all interests and abilities. With its dramatic landscapes, ancient woodlands, and winding rivers, this is the ultimate outdoor playground, packed with opportunities to explore, unwind, or try something new.
For thrill-seekers, the region is home to high ropes courses, rock climbing, off-road driving, and paintballing, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding along the stunning River Wye. Cyclists and mountain bikers can tackle dedicated trails, while those who love heights can swing through the trees on a high ropes course.
If you prefer a slower pace, you could try wildlife experiences such as falconry or llama trekking, or join a foraging walk to discover the region’s natural larder. Food lovers can tour local vineyards and distilleries, take part in cookery workshops, or indulge in a chocolate-making experience. Meanwhile, arts and crafts enthusiasts can enjoy activities like pottery, mosaics, and traditional woodland crafts.
Whatever your style of adventure, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers unforgettable experiences surrounded by nature. From outdoor thrills to creative escapes, there’s always something to discover.
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Inspire2Adventure
Stand-up paddleboarding, gorge scrambling, guided kayaking and rock…
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Harts Barn Cookery School
Cookery experiences for all ages & budgets. We offer holiday activities,…
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Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre
As a family we have run our Adventure centre on the East bank of the river…
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Rachel Shilston - Inspiring Creativity
Relax, learn a new skill and create a memory of your stay in the Forest of…
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Borderlands Outdoor
Outdoor Training and Adventure in the Wye Valley & South Wales…
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Go Ape
If you want to get your blood pumping a little more, then you're in luck!…
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Wye Canoes
We are your Wye Valley Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard hire experts...Based…
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Canoe the Wye
Canoe Hire in the Wye Valley based at Symonds Yat. We cater for family…
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