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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.
Viewpoints & Picnic Sites
Recreation in the Forest of DeanThe Forest of Dean covers 35 square miles and is a place of few crowds and much peace, with the largest area of old oak trees in Britain.
There are plently of places to picnic in the forest, with many of them being at Forestry Commission sites within beautiful surroundings. Mallards Pike was voted the best place to picnic in the South West region in the Warburtons Picnic Awards 2010. So relax and enjoy the great outdoors.
Viewpoints & Picnic Sites
Enjoy the fantastic viewpoints and then settle for a picnic at one of our scenic picnic spots.
Views from Above
The Forest of Dean has some great climbing hotspots where you can view the specatular surroundings from up high.
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