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Our historic towns and villages feature independent specialist shops, characterful cafes and pubs, historic monuments and buildings plus of course are all surrounded by beautiful countryside ideal for interesting walks, local cycle routes and inspiring days out.

If you're staying nearby you may want to stock up on provisions from one of the delis or farm shops, pick up some souvenirs or local produce, pop into a tourist information or enjoy a meal out. Click on any of the towns or villages for more information or browse the map to see where they are located.

Take your time and explore the old mining towns of the Forest of Dean, the castle towns of Monmouthshire or the market towns of Herefordshire. Even better find a great pub and have a long lunch!

We also have a Market Towns Trail which is available to download should you like to explore the region's best market towns.

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Cinderford has a past built on coal mining
Cinderford - from mining to tourism
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Coleford - Pride of the Forest
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Lydney - Gateway to the Forest
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  1. Saracens Head Inn
    Saracens Head Inn
    Symonds Yat Rock
    Symonds Yat
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    Herefordshire, HR9 6JL

    One of the most iconic spots in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with a stunning viewpoint, a riverside village, walks, pubs, places to stay and loads to see and do.

    Add Symonds Yat to your Itinerary

  2. English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
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    Gloucestershire, GL16 7PG

    One of the ancient villages of the Forest of Dean, situated at the top of a hill overlooking the Wye Valley. It has an interesting church and the remains of a motte and bailey castle.

    Add English Bicknor to your Itinerary

  3. The Boat Inn, Redbrook/Penallt
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    Penallt
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    Penallt Old Church
    Penallt Old Church
    The Boat Inn, Redbrook/Penallt
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    Penallt
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    Penallt Old Church
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    Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

    Small village high above the River Wye, just south of Monmouth. It has two pubs, a nature reserve and a church that is well worth visiting. In the autumn it hosts a popular art event.

    Add Penallt to your Itinerary

  4. Salmon Putchers - Awre
    Salmon Putchers - Awre
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    Awrw, Gloucestershire, GL14 1EW

    Listed in the Domesday Book, Awre has had its character moulded over the years by winds and tides of the River Severn

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  5. Chepstow Castle
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    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
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    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
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    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
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    Monmouthshire, NP16 5EP

    A bustling border market town, Chepstow is the gateway to the Wye Valley and Wales. Its stunning castle is the oldest in Britain and the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Path begin here.

    Add Chepstow - Cas-gwent to your Itinerary

  6. St Briavels
    St Briavels Church - St Mary's The Virgin
    St Briavels Church - St Mary's The Virgin
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    Gloucestershire, GL15 6TA

    Small but interesting village with a former royal castle, now a youth hostel. Set high above the Wye Valley there are good views into the Forest and to Wales in the distance.

    Add St Briavels to your Itinerary

  7. Newland
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    Newland
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    The Cathedral Of The Forest
    The Cathedral Of The Forest
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    The Cathedral Of The Forest
    The Cathedral Of The Forest
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    Newland

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    Gloucestershire, GL16 8NL

    Small historic village with a different "feel" to most Forest villages. Visit the magnificent Cathedral of the Forest and take walks down towards the River Wye.

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  8. Kempley Church - St Edwards
    Kempley Church - St Edwards
    Kempley Church - St Mary's
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    Kempley
    Kempley
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    Kempley Church - St Mary's
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    Gloucestershire, GL18 2BU

    Small village on Glos/Herefordshire border that holds "Daffodil Teas and Walks" in the spring. It has two churches that are well worth visiting.

    Add Kempley to your Itinerary

  9. Trellech
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    Monmouthshire, NP25 4PZ

    A small village in the Wye Valley that in medieval times was one of the largest towns in Wales. Fine church, Bronze Age standing stones and more. Good walks to Trellech Beacon.

    Add Trellech to your Itinerary

  10. Dymock
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    Gloucestershire, GL18 2AQ

    Small village famous for the group of poets who lived here before World War I and also for the wild daffodils that grow in the nearby field and woods

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  11. Tintern
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    Tintern
    Abbey Mill, Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    The Old Station Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    Abbey Mill, Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern

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    Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

    The jewel of the Wye Valley - a picturesque village, ruined Abbey, pubs, shops, cafes, places to stay, stunning walks and viewpoints all around

    Add Tintern to your Itinerary

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