Book : The Cotswolds
(Explorer Maps) by Ordnance Survey.
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The Forest of Dean is an ancient forest covering over 110 square
kilometres of woodland, to the west of Gloucestershire, between
Wales and Herefordshire. The Forest of Dean offers stunning landscapes
and spectacular scenery, to its visitors, many of whom return
year after year. The Forest of Dean offers many activities including
walking, archery, cycling, caving, falconry, abseiling, deer
watching, golfing, quad biking, riding, rock climbing, off road
driving, or kayaking. You can visit working collieries, steam
railways, craft shops, iron age caves, formal gardens and Museums,
as well as the many beautiful towns and villages in and around
the forest.
Clearwell Caves, Near
Coleford, Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR. Tel:
01594 832535. Voted Gloucestershire's Family Attraction of the
Year 2003. Nine impressive caverns to explore. Cafe. Shop. Picnic
area www.clearwellcaves.com. About 5 miles north west of Lydney.
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire
GL15 4ET. Tel: 01594 845840. Shop. Museum. 2006 saw the official
opening of the line through to Parkend by HRH Princess Royal
and the station is now open to visitors. www.deanforestrailway.co.uk.
Location: In the centre of Lydney.
The Dean Heritage Museum,
Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UB.
Tel: 01594 822 170. The story of the Forest of Dean. The Foresters
Cottage is an accurately reconstructed Victorian home. The charcoal
burners hut. Adventure Playground. www.deanheritagemuseum.com.
About 5 miles east of Lydney.
Hopewell Colliery Museum, Cannop Hill, Coleford (on the B4226).
Tel: 01594 810706. Hopewell Colliery is a real mine - If you
are going underground you should wear practical shoes and warm
clothing and you will be fitted with a miner's safety helmet
and lamp for your trip undergound. The mine has a daily safety
inspection. About 6 miles north of Lydney.
Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow,
Monmouthshire, NP16 6BE. Tel. 01291 622260. Situated in an area
of outstanding natural beauty, the picturesque Wye Valley provides
a breathtaking backdrop to the impressive racing calendar at
Chepstow Racecourse. Ideally located between Bristol and Cardiff,
the racecourse is easily accessible being just a few minutes
from the Severn Bridge. www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk. About
9 miles south of Lydney.
Tintern Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, is beautifully
situated on to the River Wye about 4 miles north of Chepstow
along the A466. Parking, toilets, guidebook available, on-site
giftshop, site exhibition, audio tour. CADW is responsible for
the upkeep. Charges apply. About 8 miles west of Lydney.
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