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Whether you are looking for an action-packed, adrenaline-fuelled holiday or a relaxing and quiet short break, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has a wonderful range of activities and experiences available, with something to suit all tastes and abilities.
Whether you're walking, cycling, canoeing, swinging through the trees or climbing up a rock, make the most of our beautiful surroundings by heading outdoors. We've got extreme adventures and beginner's activities, guided tours and heart pumping thrills. Our dramatic landscapes are perfect for all those looking for some outdoor adventures in nature's playground.
Or why not book a foodie experience or distillery tour, try some of our many arts and crafts activities or sample some of our unique nature and wildlife based experiences such as falconry or llama trekking. There's fishing, golf, horse riding and climbing, off-road driving, paintball, stand-up paddleboarding and much much more.
Explore some of our ideas below for making the most of our activities and experiences in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley!
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Symonds Yat West
Canoe Hire in the Wye Valley based at Symonds Yat.
We cater for family days out, couples looking for an adventure, groups of friends having fun, corporate team building and even 4 day expedition holidays.
Starting from £60 for 2 people.
Near Coleford
Off-road cycling centre, bike hire, cafe, bike shop, workshop, toilets, showers, bikewash, parking. Traffic free cycle trails for all abilities in the beautiful Forest of Dean.
Near Coleford
Let us take you on an adventure to remember. This is an experience which will make your stay in the Forest of Dean something special. Involves some climbing, crawling, getting dirty, and good fun!
Coleford
The adventure starts here and why should kids have all the fun? All four activities are great for grown-ups too. Ask us about birthday parties, corporate and group sessions, hen and stag dos!
Monmouth
Stand-up Paddle boarding, Gorge scrambling, Guided kayaking, Rock climbing on rivers, gorges and rock faces! Fun, adventurous, in the great outdoors that make an exciting day trip out for all!
Coleford
We are a brand new cycle hire company located in the hidden gem that is the Forest of Dean. We will provide a range of leading bike brands, including 2021 E-bikes from Cube and the latest children's bikes from Frog. As well as a wide range of bikes for all ages and abilities, we will offer tag-alongs, trailers for younger children and even specific trailers for the family dog!
nr Lydney
Clay shooting, air rifle, archery tuition with friendly, experienced instructors; beginners, stag/hen parties, corporate events, & private shooting parties. On-site catering.
Monmouth
Outdoor Training and Adventure in the Wye Valley & South Wales Borderlands.
Climbing, Caving, Archery, Bushcraft, Navigation Training and more
Littledean
We are OPEN for you to visit us in Littledean to experience Owls, Peregrine Falcons and Harris Hawks and lots more. Book to Handle and Feed them, or Handle, Feed and Fly a single bird or enjoy a full morning in our rural location feeding and flying many birds of prey. Gift Vouchers available. Pre-booking essential at https://www.forestbarnfalconry.co.uk/falconryexperience or perhaps stay with us in our hamlet of self catering cottages https://www.forestbarnholidays.co.uk/
Newent
Llama Experience days within Gloucestershire in a privately owned farm with Lake and woodland.
Ross-on-Wye
Play this new twelve hole miniature course, amongst the fantasy ruins of a picturesque Roman villa. Will you beat par? Half price admission with ticket holders for Amazing Hedge Puzzle or Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
Ross-on-Wye
We are the place come to for your Wye Valley Outdoor Experiences; canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, climbing, bushcraft, survival, gorge scrambling, archery and more.
Coleford
Forest Driving Range is the perfect undercover and rainy day activity, with our Toptracer Screens creating fun, interactive games. Open 7 days. Equipment loan available.
Monmouth
Humble by Nature is a working farm and rural skills centre owned by broadcaster Kate Humble, based in Penallt just outside Monmouth.
Nr Lydney
If you want to get your blood pumping a little more, then you're in luck! Nestled deep within the Forest are some of the best high outdoor activities.
Chepstow
700m Wire Zip Slide, Giant 3G Swing, Scuba Diving, Wooden Wigwam Glamping Accommodation, View Cafe Bar serving delicious food, Spectacular views of our lake, FearFest-Evil Halloween horror event
Coleford
Activities include Climbing, Canoe & Kayak adventures. Cave experiences. Archery, Bivouac weekends and more. Experienced and Qualified instructors.
Ross-on-Wye
Looking for fun! Your Special Operations team must seek, disrupt, and destroy the enemy in an outdoor purpose-built close quarter battleground.
Lydney
Relax, learn a new skill and create a memory of your stay in the Forest of Dean to treasure forever. Perfect for couples, families and small groups looking for some quality 'down time'.
Monmouth
Mountain Biking Skills, Guided Mountain Bike Rides and Leadership Courses
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