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      • The Wye Valley Walk
      • Good with the Dog
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      • Symonds Yat Rock Walks
      • The Wye Valley Greenway
      • Accessible Walks
      • Other Walking Routes & Trails
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      • Bike Hire
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      • Family Cycling
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      • Market Towns Trail
      • Heritage Trails
      • 'Feel the Love' Romantic Trail
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      • Towns & Villages
      • Online Gift Guide
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  • Food & Drink
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Surrounding Areas

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is surrounded by a wealth of stunning British countryside and historic cities and towns which you may also want to visit while you're in the area. From the cathedral city of Gloucester, with its historic docks and the beautiful cloisters at Gloucester Cathedral used in filming Harry Potter to the festival town of Cheltenham and its famous racecourse, the dramatic Brecon Beacons National Park and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, this is an area full of beauty and character well worth spending a little longer in. We want to make sure you explore the best of our region on your visit, so take a minute and find out about all of the areas surrounding the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley covers two countries and three counties - Gloucestershire and Herefordshire in England and Monmouthshire in Wales. Clockwise, our borders are at Caldicot in the south west, via Usk up to Abergavenny in the north west, to Hereford in the north, Ledbury in the north east then following the edges of the Forest of Dean District to Hartpury in the east then down to the River Severn which forms our border to the south and finally along to Chepstow and the mouth of the River Wye.

Surrounding us you'll find both bustling cities and mountain ranges, all within just a short drive. If you've never explored this area before we recommend taking the time to look at all of the options so as not to miss out!

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  1. Discover Historic Gloucester
    Discover Historic Gloucester
    Gloucester is a vibrant multicultural city that combines historic architecture with a unique blend of visitor attractions, festivals and entertainment, high street and specialist shops. Easily accessibly from the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, make a day of it and visit its gothic cathedral and Victorian docks.
  2. Explore Bustling Cheltenham
    Explore Bustling Cheltenham
    A unique shopping and food destination, the spa town of Cheltenham is known as the festival town. A mix of the traditional and the new, Cheltenham is the UK’s most complete Regency town. Easily accessibly from the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, make a day of it and see its classical architecture and high street shops.
  3. Discover the Brecon Beacons
    Discover the Brecon Beacons
    Spanning 520 square miles of beautiful welsh countryside, the Brecon Beacons National Park is home to traditional welsh market towns, stunning landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, caves, castles and wildlife. Stay in nearby Abergavenny or Usk and enjoy all this on your doorstep.
  4. Explore the Cotswolds
    Explore the Cotswolds
    The Cotswolds National Landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and the largest AONB in Britain. It covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles – and runs through five counties and is found to the east of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Explore its rolling green hills and picturesque villages and towns.

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The Speech House Hotel
The Speech House Hotel
Whitemead Forest Park
Whitemead Forest Park - Camping & Caravans
The Manor - Luxury Holiday Cottage - Hot Tub & Pizza Oven
The Manor - Luxury Holiday Cottage - Hot Tub & Pizza Oven
Taurus Crafts
Taurus Crafts
Thatch Close Cottages - Bramble's Barn Mezzanine
Thatch Close Cottages
Clearwell Caves
Clearwell Caves
Taurus Crafts Cafe
Taurus Crafts Cafe
Stand-up paddle boarding on The River Wye at Monmouth with www.inspire2adventure.com
Inspire2Adventure
School Rooms - Luxury Converted Sunday School Rooms
School Rooms - Luxury Converted Sunday School Rooms
Fish and Chips
Dining at Bells Hotel and Country Club
Forest Barn Holidays
Hamlet of 5 cottages for BIG Get-Togethers (sleeps 16 or 26)
Pew Corner - Luxury Converted Chapel Chamber
Pew Corner - Luxury Converted Chapel Chamber
Broughtons Cottage
Broughtons Cottage
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle
Bells Hotel and Country Club
Bells Hotel and Country Club
Pedalabikeaway Cafe
Pedalabikeaway Cafe
Greenacres Campsite
Greenacres Campsite
The Stables - Luxury Holiday Cottage with Hot Tub
The Stables - Luxury Holiday Cottage with Hot Tub
Puzzlewood
Puzzlewood
Whitemead Forest Park
Whitemead Forest Park - Cabins and Apartments
The Barn at Severn & Wye
The Barn at Severn & Wye - Food Hall, Fish Market and Gift Shop
Borderlands Outdoor
Borderlands Outdoor
Pedalabikeaway Cycle Centre
Pedalabikeaway
The Buckstone House Coach House
The Buckstone House Coach House
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  • 1The Speech House Hotel
  • 2Whitemead Forest Park - Camping & Caravans
  • 3The Manor - Luxury Holiday Cottage - Hot Tub & Pizza Oven
  • 4Taurus Crafts
  • 5Thatch Close Cottages
  • 6Clearwell Caves
  • 7Taurus Crafts Cafe
  • 8Inspire2Adventure
  • 9School Rooms - Luxury Converted Sunday School Rooms
  • 10Dining at Bells Hotel and Country Club
  • 11Hamlet of 5 cottages for BIG Get-Togethers (sleeps 16 or 26)
  • 12Pew Corner - Luxury Converted Chapel Chamber
  • 13Broughtons Cottage
  • 14Chepstow Castle
  • 15Bells Hotel and Country Club
  • 16Pedalabikeaway Cafe
  • 17Greenacres Campsite
  • 18The Stables - Luxury Holiday Cottage with Hot Tub
  • 19Puzzlewood
  • 20Whitemead Forest Park - Cabins and Apartments
  • 21The Barn at Severn & Wye - Food Hall, Fish Market and Gift Shop
  • 22Borderlands Outdoor
  • 23Pedalabikeaway
  • 24The Buckstone House Coach House
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