Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is a geographical, historical and cultural region in the western part of the county of Gloucestershire, England.
It forms a roughly triangular plateau bounded by the River Wye to the west and northwest, Herefordshire to the north, the River Severn to the south, and the City of Gloucester to the east.
Getting to Forest of Dean
From the South come in on the M4 and cross over the river Severn on the Severn Bridge (M48). From the north come down the M5.
Worth seeing
The Speech House walk is well worth to see for sculptures deep inside the Forest. Clearwell Caves are ancient Iron mines estimated to be worked for over 8,000 years and is worth a look into. Lydney Park is worth a visit to see some Roman ruins. Great Western Railway Museum (Coleford) is excellent for steam buffs. The main feature is the landscape - some of the towns are very ordinary.
Things to do
Lots of scope for walking and off-road cycling. Quite a few marked trails.
- 01Way2go Adventures
20 Forest Road Milkwall Coleford, active@way2goadventures.co.uk.
Where to eat
Lots of nice restaurants and also good quality pub meals.
Getting around Forest of Dean the local way
- Go nextThe bridge over the river, which opened in 1906 and replaced a ferry (which promptly went bankrupt owing to an inevitable loss of custom), is particularly fine.
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