Tim's Guidebook

Tim
Tim's Guidebook

National Forest

The Royal Forest of Dean is 110 sq kilometres of mixed ancient woodland which forms a triangular plateau bounded by The Wye Valley and Wales to the West, Herefordshire to the North, the mighty River Severn to the South and the City of Gloucester to the East. The perfect place to unwind, explore or use as a base to visit the wider area. The Forest of Dean has miles of tracks and paths to enjoy that meander through the beautiful wooded countryside and is criss crossed by cycle paths. The 11 mile family cycle trail is popular with families there’s also renowned downhill routes complete with jumps for the more adrenaline fuelled members of the family. The Forest of Dean is full of wildlife and you may well see woodpeckers, Goshawks, Red Kites to name but a few. The Forest of Dean is full of 4 legged wildlife too and you may catch a glimpse of Fallow, Roe and Muntjac Deer. Wild Boar roam free too so if your lucky you’ll see them but not for long. The Forest of Dean has an overwhelming array of restaurants scattered within its boundaries. From quintessential English country pubs to Bistros and award winning Restaurants.
I recommend the Forest of Dean because I have come to love it and I want to share it with you. Ive not always lived here but I really appreciate the beauty of our local countryside and the wildlife that we share it with. I love the History too and there’s a lot of it here to explore and enjoy.
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I recommend the Forest of Dean because I have come to love it and I want to share it with you. Ive not always lived here but I really appreciate the beauty of our local countryside and the wildlife that we share it with. I love the History too and there’s a lot of it here to explore and enjoy.
Beechenhurst is a great starting point. Great walks, a cafe, playgrounds and areas for your own BBQs.
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Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House Road
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Beechenhurst is a great starting point. Great walks, a cafe, playgrounds and areas for your own BBQs.

Sightseeing

The remains of Roman iron workings that are both magical and mysterious. Used as a film set in many well known films Star Wars & Harry Potter to name a couple. Well worth a visit.
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove Road
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The remains of Roman iron workings that are both magical and mysterious. Used as a film set in many well known films Star Wars & Harry Potter to name a couple. Well worth a visit.
Because we love it there.
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Goodrich Castle
Castle Lane
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Because we love it there.
A wonderful place to walk and enjoy our beautiful countryside. A lovely lake surrounded by a path complete with a little cafe. It’s where our local parkrun starts from so bring your trainers!!
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Mallards Pike Lake
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A wonderful place to walk and enjoy our beautiful countryside. A lovely lake surrounded by a path complete with a little cafe. It’s where our local parkrun starts from so bring your trainers!!
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Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
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Chepstow
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Adventure

We’ve visited Go Ape many times. Adults and children alike will love it.
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge en Forest Segway)
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We’ve visited Go Ape many times. Adults and children alike will love it.
A wonderful tour of ancient mines. Stalagmites and stalactites in abundance.
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Clearwell-grotten
The Rocks
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A wonderful tour of ancient mines. Stalagmites and stalactites in abundance.
Who doesn’t enjoy a trip on a steam train?
Dean Forest Railway Parkend Station
New Road
Who doesn’t enjoy a trip on a steam train?
Canoeing the Wye is a must while your here. Many companies provide you with all the equipment you need plus a lift back to the start point.
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Canoe the Wye
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Canoeing the Wye is a must while your here. Many companies provide you with all the equipment you need plus a lift back to the start point.
Hire your bikes here!!
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Cannop Fietscentrum
New Road
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Hire your bikes here!!
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Hopewell Colliery
Speech House Road
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You’ll always get a warm welcome from Graham and Sue.
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Monmouth Canoe Hire and Activity Centre
Old Dixton Road
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You’ll always get a warm welcome from Graham and Sue.

Places to visit

Het Internationale Centrum voor Roofvogels
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We really enjoy visiting Symonds Yat. Restaurants, pubs and river cruises on the River Wye.
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Kingfisher Cruises Symonds Yat
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We really enjoy visiting Symonds Yat. Restaurants, pubs and river cruises on the River Wye.
Birth place of Henry V and Charles Rolls of Rolls Royce. Lots of History, shops, cafes & restaurants.
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Monmouth
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Birth place of Henry V and Charles Rolls of Rolls Royce. Lots of History, shops, cafes & restaurants.
Ive visited Raglan Castle many time and still love it there.
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Raglan Castle
Castle Road
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Ive visited Raglan Castle many time and still love it there.
I had to add Big Pit because my kids love it there. A little further away but because its in Wales its free to enter.
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Nationaal Kolenmuseum Big Pit
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I had to add Big Pit because my kids love it there. A little further away but because its in Wales its free to enter.
Discover the history of the Forest of Dean.
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Dean Heritage Centre
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Discover the history of the Forest of Dean.
Different mazes to negotiate. Lots of fun young and old.
Elton Giant Mazes and Activities Maze
Different mazes to negotiate. Lots of fun young and old.
A family favourite.
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Perrygrove Spoorweg
Perrygrove Road
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A family favourite.