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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.

Electronic Newsletter for Businesses

E-Newsletter

The Economic Development Team at the Forest of Dean District Council have launched an integrated electronic newsletter.  This format allows greater crossover and networking between businesses regardless of size and sector and will include:

* General economic development news
* News from the tourism team
* News from market towns
* Information about training opportunities
* Information about business support and advice
* Signposting to business clubs and networks
* Funding news and opportunities
* Lists of useful contact organisations
* An 'Appeals for Help' section - allowing you to ask a question to over a thousand Forest-based businesses

You can download the latest issue by clicking the link below:

Summer 2010 E-Newsletter 
Spring 2010 E-Newsletter

Tip: Save this document to your computer.  You will then be able to access it without the need for an internet connection - to do this: right-hand click on the image, select 'Save Targe As' and the location you want to save it to (e.g. Desktop, My Documents etc) and then click 'Save'.

Previous E-Newsletters

Spring 2009 E-Newsletter    
Summer 2009 E-Newsletter   
Autumn 2009 E-Newsletter