The Forest of Dean covers 35 square miles between the rivers Severn and Wye. The forest has thick coniferous and deciduous woods and rolling hills. In Roman times this was a major hunting area and in Tudor times the Oak was used for shipbuilding.
Throughout the Forest, you are welcome to explore, walk and cycle the many miles of signed forest roads.
The forest has lots of picnic spots with tables and sometimes fixes BBQ points.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
St Briavels Castle is a moated Norman castle, built between 1075 and 1129 and is noted for its huge Edwardian gatehouse that guards the entrance. St Briavels Castle is now a Grade I isted building and a Youth Hostel, open to the public. Read more…
Bathurst Pool is a 38 metre outdoor pool in the Forest of Dean, run by volunteers and open weather permitting for at least ten weeks during the summer. Read more…