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Picnic Sites in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Dig out the picnic blanket, get the family together and enjoy a day out in the great outdoors, and of course some sandwiches! The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has many fantastic picnic sites for you. From forest locations to riverside spots with gorgeous views, castle grounds to hilltops and lakes to heritage sites there are a wealth of locations to set down your picnic and take some time out from your activities here. Plus don't forget our farm shops and delis for that all important local produce, many even provide ready made picnic hampers for that extra special treat.

Here are our Top Five Picnic Spots in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley:

Beechenhurst is the perfect rain or shine picnic location, with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy in the sunshine and indoor space just in case it rains. In the heart of the Forest, the centre is close to the Sculpture Trail and has a play area, cafe, shop, toilets and an exciting climbing tower. There are in-situ BBQ facilities too.

Cannop Ponds has a large grass area to spread out your picnic blankets close to these lovely ponds but there are several other spots nearby too. The ponds themselves are picturesque and are home to lots of wildlife including ducks, swans and even dragonflies.

The Kymin with its roundhouse atop a hill was built in the 18th century by the gentry of Monmouth as a banqueting house at this viewpoint overlooking the town. It's still a great place to picnic.

Mallards Pike is one of the best picnic spots in the South West. It consists of a series of lovely lakes and is a popular attraction for walking, cycling and other adventure activities. With hot and cold refreshments on site and even BBQ facilities available Mallards Pike is a great location for a picnic too.

Symonds Yat Rock is a Forestry England site and an internationally renowned viewpoint overlooking the River Wye and has many places to explore and to enjoy picnics. Below it are Symonds Yat East and West, two separate villages on either side of the Wye with pubs and cafes and riverside walking routes.

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    Mallards Pike, Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HD

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    0300 067 4800

    westengland@forestryengland.uk

    Parkend

    Beautiful lake in the Forest of Dean, popular for walking, with lots of picnic benches, nearby cycle paths and a cafe and toilets on site.

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    Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

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    0300 067 4800

    westengland@forestryengland.uk

    Coleford

    Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean and is a great place to start your adventure. Discover the Superworm Activity Trail, the Sculpture Trail, play area, picnic spots, Go Ape and cafe.

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    New Road, Cannop, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EH

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    0300 067 4800

    westengland@forestryengland.uk

    Coleford

    With trails for all abilities, this is the perfect place to start your cycling adventure in the Forest of Dean.

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  4. Symonds Yat Rock
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    Symonds Yat Rock, Symonds Yat, Gloucestershire, GL16 7NZ

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    0300 067 4800

    westengland@forestryengland.uk

    Symonds Yat

    Internationally renowned viewpoint with fantastic views over the Wye Valley. A car park, cafe and shop are nearby and there are woodland walks all around including down to Symonds Yat East village.

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    Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY

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    03000 252239

    ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

    Chepstow

    With over 600 years' history weaved into its walls, that notion of rediscovery is no more evident than at Chepstow Castle. Beautifully preserved and stretching out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye, Chepstow Castle’s beauty is matched only by its historical significance.

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  6. Tintern Abbey
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    Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

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    03000 252239

    TinternAbbey@gov.wales

    Tintern

    When we talk about British architectural icons, they don’t come much more iconic than Tintern Abbey: a Gothic masterpiece and Romantic symbol of the sublime.

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  7. Perrygrove Railway
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    Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QB

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    01594 834991

    info@perrygrove.co.uk

    Coleford

    Unique railway with walks through beautiful woodland.

    Tickets last all day - enjoy as many train rides as you like!

    Indoor Village and exciting Treasure Hunt!

    Cafe is available. Picnics welcome.

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  8. Goodrich Castle
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    Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HY

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    0370 333 1181

    Ross-on-Wye

    Standing in scenic countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles. Boasting a remarkable history and unforgettable views from the battlements, it promises a great day out for all the family.

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  9. The Dean Heritage Centre
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    Lower Soudley, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UB

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    01594 822170

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    Soudley

    We are the Museum of the Forest: a stunning building and location with inside and outside attractions. Learn about the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day, visit our museum and gallery, explore the Gruffalo woodland trail, see inside a reconstructed Forester's cottage, visit a charcoal burner's camp, see chainsaw carving, our working water wheel and pretty stream, kids will enjoy our woodland playground plus there is an excellent cafe and gift shop.

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  10. Highnam Woods Nature Reserve
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    A40, Highnam, Gloucestershire, GL2 8AA

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    01594 562852

    highnam.woods@rspb.org.uk

    Highnam

    Highnam Woods on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean is an RSPB nature reserve offering great birdwatching and wildlife spotting opportunities.

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    Gloucestershire, NP25 4LR

    Pretty village on the River Wye, partly in Wales and partly in England with a rich industrial heritage.

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  12. Parkend
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    Gloucestershire, GL15 4JA

    In the heart of the Forest of Dean, surrounded by trees and with many things to do, places to stay and places to eat, Parkend is an ideal base for exploring the Forest on foot or cycle. The Dean Forest Railway stops here, bikes can be hired, there are two pubs, a cafe and a shop as well as RSPB Nagshead ideal for wildlife and birdwatching.

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  13. White Castle
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    Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UD

    Abergavenny

    White Castle is the best preserved and most imposing of the trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes Grosmont and Skenfrith – built to control the border. Its medieval name might derive from the white rendering used on its masonry. Castell Gwyn in Welsh it is also known historically as Llantilio Castle. It is near the village of Llantilio Crossenny.

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  14. Lave net fishing at Black Rock
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    19 Black Rock Road, Portskewett, Caldicott, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

    Caldicott

    Black Rock is on the Monmouthshire coastline of the Severn Estuary between the two Severn bridges. There is a picnic site and the location gives fantastic panoramic views of the estuary and both bridges.  Black Rock is the home of a traditional method of fishing which has been practiced for hundreds of years and and also historic links with much earlier ways of crossing the river.

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  15. Speech House Lake
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    Speech House Woods, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJ

    Forest of Dean

    A small fishing lake in the Speech House woods, used as a filming location in the BBC series Merlin.

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    Newnham

    Address

    Gloucestershire, GL14 1BH

    A small village on the banks of the River Severn with riverside walks, lovely views and is one of the best spots to view the Severn Bore. A pub, cafe, well stocked shop and good facilities makes this an ideal base for exploring the area.

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  17. Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve
    Nagshead Nature Reserve

    Address

    Coleford Road, Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LA

    Telephone

    0300 067 4800

    westengland@­forestryengland.uk

    Parkend

    Nagshead is an RSPB Nature Reserve, the largest in the Forest of Dean. It is an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting with woodland walks, ponds and hides. In spring watch for pied flycatchers and buzzards. In winter look for crossbills and hawfinches.

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    Facilities

    Property Facilities

    • Dogs Accepted - Dogs are only allowed on footpaths under the strictest control and on leads during the bird breeding season.
  18. Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook
    Lydbrook

    Address

    Gloucestershire, GL17 9SA

    Lydbrook is a village in the Forest of Dean with a rich industrial history. It occupies a steep sided valley leading to the River Wye. It is an ideal base for walking, cycling and enjoying the river with direct access to launch canoes from the car park.

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  19. Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral

    Address

    12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR

    Telephone

    01452 528095

    reception@gloucestercathedral.org.uk

    Gloucester

    Gloucester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, in Gloucester, stands in the north of the city near the river.

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    Facilities

    Property Facilities

    • Dogs Accepted - Assistance dogs only inside the Cathedral

    Facilities

    Children

    • Children welcome
  20. Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle

    Address

    Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EP

    Grosmont

    Grosmont Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Grosmont, Monmouthshire, one of a trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes White Castle and Skenfrith – built to control the border. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066. It experienced an active life including being besieged in the Glyndŵr Rising rebellion of 1405.

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    Facilities

    Children

    • Children welcome
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