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Near Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9LTNear Lydbrook
A Forest car park with vast walks, a picnic site, pond with waterlilies and an area steeped in the heritage of mining with old railway lines and bridges and a new mining memorial installed in 2022. Off-road cycling trails and access to the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.
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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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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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Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire, GL17 9AWRuardean Hill
The highest point in the Forest of Dean at 290m high with a beacon and a memorial to miners killed in the local collieries. The beacon was built in 2002 and is lit to commemorate important occasions. This was followed by the statue of a crouching miner installed in 2008 and the memorial in 2017. Together they represent a striking feature on the hill.
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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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Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ERLydney
Riverside walks, sculptures, great for birdwatching, sunsets and steeped in history, Lydney Harbour is well worth visiting as a place of beauty but also to see the power and force of the River Severn and its estuary which has the second highest tidal range in the world. Now with a new modern takeaway cafe.
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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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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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- Dogs Accepted - Dogs are only allowed on footpaths under the strictest control and on leads during the bird breeding season.
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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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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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Gloucestershire, NP16 7JRA 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.
Picturesque ponds, home to lots of wildlife. Great picnic area and central for walks and cycle paths.
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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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New Road, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4DGTelephone
0300 067 4800Blakeney
A popular picnic site with picnic tables, an easy access path and a paddling area
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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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Ellwood, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7LXColeford
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. Woodland walks surround with two information boards and a cycle path runs nearby between Coleford and Parkend.
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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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