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Getting to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Less than an hour from many major cities, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley straddles the England-Wales border covering parts of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire in England and Monmouthshire in Wales. Gloucester and Cheltenham are to our east, Hereford is to the north, the Brecon Beacons and South Wales to our west and the River Severn to our south. Map

Getting here could not be easier, whether on foot, by car, by bike, by bus or by train, we have all the information you need to enable you to plan your trip and you'll get to soak up our fabulous scenery on route too. Safe travels!

By Car

The Dean Wye is within easy access of the M4, M48, M5 and M50 motorways, as well as many other major roads. Driving to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is the most common way people travel here.

Average driving distances from major cities:

Bristol - 35 minutes
Cardiff - 45 minutes
Birmingham - 1 hour
London - 2.5 hours
Manchester - 3 hours

By Coach and Bus

National Express operates nationwide coach services to and from Newent, Chepstow, Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. A journey from London to Chepstow takes approximately 2h 45m.

For further details visit National Express here or Megabus here.

There are regular bus services throughout the area from major cities and towns too:

For buses in Gloucestershire see here. A journey from Gloucester ito Lydney takes around 45 minutes.

For buses in Herefordshire see here. A journey from Hereford to Ross-on-Wye takes around 50 minutes.

For buses in Wales see Traveline Cymru.

Once here local bus services run throughout, see our page on Getting Around the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley for more information.

By Rail

There are railway stations at Abergavenny, Chepstow, Gloucester, Ledbury and Lydney.

For further information, timetables and to book tickets visit National Rail here or the Trainline here.

By Air

Bristol International Airport, Birmingham International Airport and Cardiff International Airports all handle flights into the region from across the UK, Europe and the USA and are all located within a 90 minute driving distance of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

By Foot or By Bike

See our information on getting around the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley for everything you need to know on walking and cycling here.

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Stardust Stargazing Hut at Briery Hill Llamas
Stardust Stargazing Hut at Briery Hill Llamas
Resilient Woodlands Retreat – Coppice Cabin
Resilient Woodlands Retreat – Coppice Cabin
Ross on Wye Canoe Hire
Ross on Wye Canoe Hire
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Symonds Yat Rock
Hereford Cathedral
Hereford Cathedral
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Borderlands Outdoor
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Dippers Hut - Luxury Shepherd's Hut with hot tub
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Wye Adventures
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Verderers’ at The Speech House
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The Barn at Severn & Wye - Cafe and Restaurant
Resilient Woodlands Retreat – Woodsman’s Cabin
Resilient Woodlands Retreat – Woodsman’s Cabin
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Greenway Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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Woodpecker Cottage - Waterside retreat with hot tub
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Palace Cinema
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Bells Hotel and Country Club
Bells Hotel and Country Club
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Pumping Station Accessible Holidays
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The Buckstone House Coach House
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Forest Deli Tasting Corner
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The Coach House - Newland
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Bordello Banquets
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  • 1Stardust Stargazing Hut at Briery Hill Llamas
  • 2Resilient Woodlands Retreat – Coppice Cabin
  • 3Ross on Wye Canoe Hire
  • 4Symonds Yat Rock
  • 5Hereford Cathedral
  • 6Borderlands Outdoor
  • 7Dippers Hut - Luxury Shepherd's Hut with hot tub
  • 8The Coach House at Saltbox Escapes
  • 9Escape for Christmas - Romantic Bolt-hole for 2 - Balcony Hot Tub, fire and wine
  • 10Wye Adventures
  • 11Verderers’ at The Speech House
  • 12The Barn at Severn & Wye - Cafe and Restaurant
  • 13Resilient Woodlands Retreat – Woodsman’s Cabin
  • 14Greenway Farm Caravan & Camping Park
  • 15Woodpecker Cottage - Waterside retreat with hot tub
  • 16Palace Cinema
  • 17Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant
  • 18Pedalabikeaway
  • 19Bells Hotel and Country Club
  • 20Pumping Station Accessible Holidays
  • 21The Buckstone House Coach House
  • 22Forest Deli Tasting Corner
  • 23The Coach House - Newland
  • 24Bordello Banquets
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