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Whether you're seeking adrenaline-fuelled adventure or a peaceful escape, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers an incredible range of activities and experiences to suit all interests and abilities. With its dramatic landscapes, ancient woodlands, and winding rivers, this is the ultimate outdoor playground, packed with opportunities to explore, unwind, or try something new.
For thrill-seekers, the region is home to high ropes courses, rock climbing, off-road driving, and paintballing, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding along the stunning River Wye. Cyclists and mountain bikers can tackle dedicated trails, while those who love heights can swing through the trees on a high ropes course.
If you prefer a slower pace, you could try wildlife experiences such as falconry or llama trekking, or join a foraging walk to discover the region’s natural larder. Food lovers can tour local vineyards and distilleries, take part in cookery workshops, or indulge in a chocolate-making experience. Meanwhile, arts and crafts enthusiasts can enjoy activities like pottery, mosaics, and traditional woodland crafts.
Whatever your style of adventure, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers unforgettable experiences surrounded by nature. From outdoor thrills to creative escapes, there’s always something to discover.
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Inspire2Adventure
Stand-up paddleboarding, gorge scrambling, guided kayaking and rock…
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Forest Retreats - Yoga, Wellbeing and Forest Bathing
Yoga and wellbeing retreats in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Offering…
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Borderlands Outdoor
Outdoor Training and Adventure in the Wye Valley & South Wales…
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Walk with butterflies as you explore the incredible and beautiful world of…
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Way2Go Adventures Ltd
Way2Go Adventures is a family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean…
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BattleSports Glos - Outdoor Laser Tag
Experience the thrill of outdoor laser tag at BattleSports Glos, where the…
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River Wye Canoe Hire
Ross on Wye Canoe Hire, based in Symonds Yat West in the heart of the Wye…
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Symonds Yat Canoe Hire
With our base right on the banks of the beautiful River Wye at Symonds Yat…
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