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

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

Stand-Up Paddleboarding Experience with Inspire2Adventure

Easy to learn, fun to do, Inspire2Adventure offers a Stand-up Paddleboard…

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Adventure

1:1 Owner Driver 4x4 Off-Road Course

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

Abseiling with Borderlands Outdoors
Adventure | Families | Groups

Abseiling adventure session

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

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Adventure

1:1 Owner Driver 4x4 Off-Road Course

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

Visit Dean Wye
Adventure | Groups

Half Day Introductory 4x4

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

Pedalabikeaway Dog in Bike Trailer
Adventure | Dogs | Families

Dog friendly Cycling Experience

Don't worry about choosing a trail that is short enough for your dog! Hire…

Di with Tyrone at a pig enrichment experience day
Adventure | Nature | Families

Pig Enrichment

Our 1 hour pig enrichment provides a unique, hands on opportunity to…

CAVING
Adventure | Families | Groups

Adventure Caving

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

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Forest of Dean Guided Wildlife Safari

Forest of Dean Guided Wildlife Safari, experience the wonders of nature on…

Family biking in the Forest of Dean
Adventure | Families | Groups

E-bike Hire with lunch at Mallards Pike

Take a self guided tour of the Colliers Trail including lakeside lunch at…

EMTB Riders in Forest of Dean
Adventure | Families | Groups

Guided Forest of Dean E-MTB experience

Explore an off the beaten track personalised guided tour of Forest of Dean…

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Adventure | Groups

Full-Day Advanced 4x4 Course

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

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