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Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EYTelephone
03000 252239Chepstow
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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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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Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QBTelephone
01594 834991Coleford
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 available. Picnics welcome.
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Mallards Pike, Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HDTelephone
0300 067 4800Parkend
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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Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EPGrosmont
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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St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DNChepstow
Historic path along cliffs overlooking the River Wye popular during the Wye Tour. Part of the Wye Valley Walk north of Chepstow and leading to the Eagle's Nest Viewpoint.
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Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HRTelephone
0300 067 4800Lydney
Formerly the site of the New Fancy coal mine, the old spoil heap now provides spectacular views across the Forest. Great for birdwatching and for woodland walks. Easy access to Mallards Pike and Speech House Woods.
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Devauden, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6HLChepstow
Chepstow Park is a large block of woodland with both mature broadleaf and conifer species as well as an excellent viewpoint south towards the Severn Bridges.
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Gloucestershire, GL15 6JFSurrounded by beautiful forest, this is a former mining village with great views, walks and cycle routes all around. Central shops, a pub, cafe, church and post office. The war memorial offers spectacular forest views.
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Gloucestershire, GL17 9SALydbrook 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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Wyndcliffe Car Park, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6HDChepstow
Breathtaking views of the Wye Valley and River Severn from the Eagle's Nest at the top of a steep, wooded limestone cliff.
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Gloucestershire, GL14 1BHA 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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Cleddon, Llandogo, Monmouthshire, NP16 6NFLlandogo
A stunning section of the Wye Valley Walk high above the River Wye with some of the most impressive views along the Wye Valley. The thundering Cleddon Falls are the biggest in the area and the Duchess Ride Viewpoint is one of the best.
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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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New Road, Cannop, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EHTelephone
0300 067 4800Coleford
With trails for all abilities, this is the perfect place to start your cycling adventure in the Forest of Dean.
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Picturesque ponds, home to lots of wildlife. Great picnic area and central for walks and cycle paths.
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19 Black Rock Road, Portskewett, Caldicott, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TPCaldicott
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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Woodcroft, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7JBChepstow
Surrounded by cliffs, with views over the River Wye this is a truly magnificent spot. From Wintour's Leap take in a horseshoe bend of the Wye, walk down the cliffs to the historic village of Lancaut, through the Nature Reserve and back up the other side.
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Monmouth Road, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1SDUsk
Usk Castle is one of the prettiest ruined castles in Wales. It is a Grade I listed building situated on a hill overlooking the historic town of Usk. Privately owned it is only rarely open to the public.
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May Hill Car Park 1, Cliffords Mesne, Gloucestershire, GL18 1JSCliffords Mesne
May Hill is one of the most familiar landmarks for many miles around, with its near circular mound and crowning clump of trees. It offers wonderful views and is an ideal spot to view the sunrise and sunset over the forest, hills and valleys all around.
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