Outdoors

Experiences in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

With a diverse lanscape featuring ancient woodland, winding rivers, scenic viewpoints and open countryside, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is the ultimate outdoor playground. Whether you’re looking to get your boots muddy, breathe in fresh air, or just spend a day surrounded by nature, you’ll find plenty to do outside, all year round.

In this section, you’ll find a huge variety of open-air experiences and outdoor activity providers - from walking and cycling to wildlife safaris, high ropes courses, and paddleboarding on the River Wye. Take in a sunrise from a quiet hilltop, explore sculpture trails hidden in the forest, or simply enjoy a peaceful picnic beside a lake or viewpoint.

Whatever your pace, the outdoors here is made for everyone - families, couples, solo adventurers, and groups. And with trails, tours, and activities to suit all abilities, it’s easy to find your freedom in the fresh air.

Browse below to explore outdoor experiences across the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley and start planning your next great day out.

All Outdoors Experiences

Hen Do posing for a picture after a game of Archery Clash at Dean Laser Clay Ltd
Families | Groups

Archery Clash 90 minute experience

Archery Clash combines the intensity and excitement of dodge-ball or…

A kid taking a shot at a clay pigeon with a laser shotgun at Dean Laser Clay Ltd
Families | Groups

Laser Clay Pigeon shooting 90 minute experience

Laser Clay Pigeon shooting is 100% Safe, firing harmless infra-red beams…

Big group enjoying a stand up paddleboard SUP experience on the river wye with inspire2adventure
Families | Groups

Stand-Up Paddleboarding Half Day with Inspire2Adventure

Easy to learn, fun to do, Inspire2Adventure offers stand-up paddleboard…

Rock Climbing at Symonds Yat in the Forest of Dean with Ispire2adventure
Families | Groups

Rock Climbing with Inspire2Adventure - Half Day

Enjoy rock climbing, if this is your first climb, we'll give you the…

WD6
Families | Groups

Full-Day Advanced 4x4 Course

Advanced 4x4 off road driving experience. Land Rovers - Defenders &…

Caving Experience
Families | Groups

Caving adventure session

Explore hidden depths with a South Wales caving adventure

Girls Gorge Scrambling with Inspire2 Adventure
Families | Groups

Gorge Scrambling Experience with Inspire2Adventure

Lots of fun to be had, climbing waterfalls & scrambling over rocks, as…

Rock Climbing with Borderlands Outdoors
Families | Groups

Rock climbing adventure

Reach for the skies with a Wye Valley or South Wales rock climbing…

Visit Dean Wye
Families | Groups

Half Day Introductory 4x4

Introductory 4x4 off road course - Gift experiences - Off-road driving -…

Collage3
Families | Groups

1:1 Owner Driver 4x4 Off-Road Course

4x4 off road driving - use your own 4x4 for a half or full day with a…

CAVING
Families | Groups

Adventure Caving

It's not your average day out. Are you ready to go beyond the tourist…

Abseiling with Borderlands Outdoors
Families | Groups

Abseiling adventure session

Take the challenge! Descend from up to 90 feet in the Wye Valley or South…

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