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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.
Filming
The Forest of Dean, with its unique landscape, attractions and features, is becoming increasingly popular as a location with TV and film directors.
Some of the most recent locations used include:
> Symonds Yat Viewpoint for Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, Pt.1
> The Forest of Dean in general for new ITV series, 'Wild Britain'
> Clearwell Caves for Doctor Who
> Soudley Ponds for Tess of the D'Urbervilles
> Puzzle Wood and Speech House Lake for BBC's Merlin
> Lydney Park Estate for the film, The Outlaw
> May Hill for The Verve's video, Rather Be
If you are considering filming in the Forest of Dean, please contact the Tourism Office at Forest of Dean District Council on 01594 812389 or email the marketing team. If you specifically would like to film within the woodland area itself, please contact the Forestry Commission on 01594 833057 or email: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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