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You don't need to spend money to have fun! Find one of the many viewpoints overlooking the Wye Valley or Forest of Dean to take the best pictures. Take your lunch to a picnic site in the heart of the Forest. Learn about our history and heritage or simply walk and enjoy nature.
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Chepstow
Chepstow Park is a large block of woodland with both mature broadleaf and conifer species
Nr Cinderford
The history of the Forest from the Ice Age to present day; the Gruffalo woodland trail, a reconstructed Forester's cottage; a charcoal burner's camp; a woodland playground; cafe & gift shop.
Chepstow
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.
Chepstow
Spectacular views over Tintern Abbey and the River Wye from this iconic viewpoint along the Offa's Dyke national path.
Coleford
Foresters’ Forest is a £2.5m National Lottery Heritage funded scheme with 38 community projects that uncover, reveal, share and celebrate our heritage.
Caldicot
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Castle's exciting past. Caldicot Castle's impressive structure is surrounded by an idyllic 55 acre Country Park.
Coleford
A site not to be missed by anyone interested in industrial archelogy - in the 19th century some of the most important developments of the iron and steel industry took place here.
Picturesque ponds, home to lots of wildlife. Great picnic area and central for walks and cycle paths.
LYDNEY
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
Coleford
Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the forest, and is a great place to start your adventure. Discover the Gruffalo Spotters Trail, the Sculpture Trail, play area, Go Ape, cafe and climbing tower.
Monmouth
The nation's favourite river, flowing through some of the most beautiful lowland scenery in Britain.
Coleford
With trails for all abilities, this is the perfect place to start your cycling adventure in the Forest of Dean.
Minsterworth
One of Britain's few truly spectacular natural phenomena, this large surge wave that can be seen / surfed in the estuary of the River Severn, where the tidal range is the 2nd highest in the world.
Newent
Large picturesque lake surrounded by park not far from the centre of Newent town.
Lydney
The Geomap celebrates both the geological and the industrial history of the Forest of Dean. Each layer of rock shown on Geomap is made from the actual rock it represents, taken from local quarries. Overlain on the map is the industrial history, demonstrating the link between the underlying geology and the great quarrying and mining industries of the past.
Cinderford
The viewpoint looks over a horseshoe bend in the River Severn and on a fine day, you will be able to see Gloucester Cathedral, Newnham and the Cotswold Hills
A heathland restoration project, Tidenham Chase offers great walks and stunning views and is close to the Offa's Dyke Path and the Devil's Pulpit viewpoint.
Chepstow
A stunning section of the Wye Valley Walk high above the River Wye with some of the most stunning 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.
Chepstow
Surrounded by cliffs, with views over the River Wye it is a truly memorable spot
Chepstow
Breathtaking views from Eagle's Nest at the top of the steep, wooded limestone cliff.
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