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Whether you want to go on a two-day hike, throw yourself into some high-energy activities or just take a leisurely bike ride to a viewing hotspot, the Forest of Dean accommodates all.
With so much selection, you won't know where to start. So here are some of our top tips to keep everyone entertained on your visit to the Forest...
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Whether you're a first time visitor, or returning to rediscover its charms, you'll find the best in hospitality, along with spectacular scenery, a wealth of wildlife and a fascinating heritage.
However if you only have a day, you'll just scratch the surface of what this wonderful place has to offer. So why not stay a bit longer and discover more of the Forest's charms, it won't take long before you fall under its spell.
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Said to have inspired the likes of J.R.R.Tolkien, J.K.Rowling and Dennis Potter, "Gloucestershire's greatest natural wonder", the Forest of Dean, is best explored by following The Royal Forest Route, which takes visitors on a 20-mile tour of the spectacular broad-leaf forest.
Springtime is one of the best times of the year to follow this route, when many areas, such as the Soudley Valley are filled with the most spectacular bluebells.
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From the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association's newsletter of 11 March 2010:
This month's Lonely Planet magazine brings further positive exposure for the Forest of Dean, with mention of Symonds Yat as well. Television presenter, Kate Humble, captures the mystery and traditions of the Forest. Congratulations to The Tudor Farmhouse and The Garden Cafe for getting a mention. Coming around the same time as the BBC Countryfile feature on the Wye Valley, at a time when potential visitors are looking to book their holidays, the publicity is very welcome.
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