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  1. Devil's Pulpit Wye Valley

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Myths & Legends

There are a number of historical legends, ancient myths and terrifying ghost stories that surround the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. From the historic folk tale of who killed the Ruardean Bear to the iconic legend of the Devil’s Pulpit overlooking Tintern Abbey, the bleeding stone at Staunton and the trial of the last person charged with witchcraft in Gloucestershire... there are so many interesting myths and legends of the Dean Wye for you to explore.

Download our Myths and Legends Trail here:

Myths and Legends of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

If you are interested in downloading our trail with Welsh language for the Welsh locations click here.

View our pages on the myths and legends of the Wye Valley and the myths and legends of the Forest of Dean here:

Myths and Legends of the Wye ValleyMyths and Legends of the Forest of Dean


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