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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.
maps and guides
Visitor Guide
If you would like to order a free copy of the Forest of Dean Visitor Guide 2011, simply complete our order form and we will post it out to you. Alternatively you can download the full visitor guide here - Size 2.9MB
Visitor Map
A comprehensive map of the Forest of Dean district including a full listing of places to visit. Click here to download - Size 2.1MB.
For a much smaller map, download our 'Perfect Visitor' guide. It has some great suggestions on transport alternatives, purchasing local produce and caring for the environment.
Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Publications
Do something Different
A comprehensive listing of all attractions, activities, speciality shops and other services throughout the Forest of Dean district and Wye Valley. Click here to download - Size 2.3MB.
Over 50's
'Age is no barrier' a guide specifically designed for the older visitor. Click here to download - Size 3.07MB.
Eating Out
A guide to the many wonderful places to eat throughout the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, including a section on local producers and suppliers. Click here to download - Size 3.31MB.
12 Easy Walks
Walks specifically aimed at the older walker, young families or those that are less able or not confident walkers. Click here to download the guide - Size 1.38MB.
Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commision have a brilliant Forest Walks leaflet which is available for £1.75 from the Forest of Dean's Coleford Office, (Tel 01594 833057) and Forest Connections at Beechenhurst Lodge.
Symonds Yat Trail
Mailscot Wood Trails
Forest of Dean Geomap Leaflet
Download 'The Geomap Project Leaflet', the project was commissioned by the Forest of Dean Local History Society. The map can be found at New Fancy Viewpoint.
newent publications
Newent is a pretty and popular market town situated in the north of the district and famous for its annual Onion Fayre.
A number of leaflets are available here to download for attractions in Newent.
Click here for a general leaflet on Newent
Click here for Newent Market House
Click here for Newent Lake
Click here for Newent Arboretum
Forest of Dean Videos
A series of short films about the cultural scene that really beathes life into Great Britain. Live music, crafts, galleries, festivals, museums and performance and much more. Its all happening in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean - Britains Rural Capital of Culture. Click here to browse our selection of videos.
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