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Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BATelephone
07584 003362Coleford
Foresters’ Forest is a £2.5m National Lottery Heritage funded scheme with 38 community projects that uncover, reveal, share and celebrate our heritage.
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Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7ELTelephone
0300 067 4800Coleford
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.
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Blaize Bailey, Littledean, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3PACinderford
Blaize Bailey is a viewpoint looking 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.
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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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Tidenham, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7JRChepstow
Spectacular views over Tintern Abbey and the River Wye from this iconic viewpoint along the Offa's Dyke national path.
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New Fancy Viewpoint, Fancy Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL16 7ELLydney
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.
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Church Lane, Minsterworth, Gloucestershire, GL2 8JJMinsterworth
The Severn Bore is one of Britain's few truly spectacular natural phenomena. Watch this powerful wave as it gains power flowing up the Severn Estuary. Spring and autumn are when it is at its highest, see our recommended places to watch it and find out the latest dates.
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Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UHSkenfrith
Skenfrith Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Skenfrith in Monmouthshire, Wales, one of a trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes Grosmont and White Castle – built to control the border. The castle’s well-preserved walls surround a circular keep. Built on an earthen mound, this sturdy structure was a last line of defence should the castle fall under attack.
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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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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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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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An arboretum full of unusual and interesting trees in the heart of the Forest of Dean next to the Speech House Hotel.
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Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1ANNewent
Large picturesque lake surrounded by park not far from the centre of Newent town.
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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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Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UDAbergavenny
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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Hadnock Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NGTelephone
01600 713977Monmouth
The nation's favourite river, flowing through some of the most beautiful lowland scenery in Britain. Find out about the Wye Valley AONB.
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Coleford Road, Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LATelephone
0300 067 4800Parkend
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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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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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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Sutton Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TUCinderford
A haven for wildlife and the surrounding paths are suitable for the less able and wheelchair users
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