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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.
Leisure Activities
The Forest is full of exciting things to see and do. It's the home for adrenaline seekers, for water enthusiasts and family outings. However, the Forest is also a place to relax and is sometimes best enjoyed sitting at a lake side or taking to the Golf Course to admire the views.
The Forest is also home to five leisure centre's in it's major towns of Newent, Sedbury, Coleford, Cinderford and Lydney. They offer a range of leisure activities such as Swimming and Fitness Suites, you can hire out football pitches and sports halls for Badminton, Tennis, Cricket, Squash or Volleyball. Newent has its very own Aromatherapy Steam Room and Cinderford is home to a superb all weather outdoor pitch and Tennis Courts.
Take the time to unwind and enjoy every minute of your stay in the Forest of Dean.
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