Forest of Dean Guidebook
Sightseeing
Puzzlewood is natures creation of a truly magical environment making this a memorable part of your trip to the Forest of Dean.
Filming at Puzzlewood:
Netflix Action Drama - Cursed. Star Wars VII -The Force Awakens. Dr Who & the Weeping Angels. Atlantis. Merlin. Hidden Kingdoms. Jack the Giant Slayer. Wizards vs Aliens.
Da Vinci's Demons.
Address: Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB
Check online for booking information and opening hours.
www.puzzlewood.net
With Sat Nav please use the GL16 8QB postcode.
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadPuzzlewood is natures creation of a truly magical environment making this a memorable part of your trip to the Forest of Dean.
Filming at Puzzlewood:
Netflix Action Drama - Cursed. Star Wars VII -The Force Awakens. Dr Who & the Weeping Angels. Atlantis. Merlin. Hidden Kingdoms. Jack the Giant Slayer. Wizards vs Aliens.
Da Vinci's Demons.
Address: Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB
Check online for booking information and opening hours.
www.puzzlewood.net
With Sat Nav please use the GL16 8QB postcode.
Walking trails at Symonds Yat Rock.
From Symonds Yat Rock there are waymarked trails linking to the River Wye and a choice of circular walks into the forest itself.
Discover the ancient hill fort, look out for birds of prey and then enjoy a snack from the log cabin café.
www.symondsyatrock.uk
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Symonds Yat Rock
Walking trails at Symonds Yat Rock.
From Symonds Yat Rock there are waymarked trails linking to the River Wye and a choice of circular walks into the forest itself.
Discover the ancient hill fort, look out for birds of prey and then enjoy a snack from the log cabin café.
www.symondsyatrock.uk
Biblins Bridge is an iconic feature on the River Wye, connecting the Forest of Dean with the wider Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The bridge is a beautiful place to visit, offering views along the river and the surrounding woodland.
www.forestryengland.uk/biblins-bridge
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Biblins Rope Bridge
Biblins Bridge is an iconic feature on the River Wye, connecting the Forest of Dean with the wider Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The bridge is a beautiful place to visit, offering views along the river and the surrounding woodland.
www.forestryengland.uk/biblins-bridge
Exercise and Sightseeing
Bring your own bikes and cycle straight from the lodge or you can hire bikes, just a 5 min car ride from the lodge.
Cannop Cycle Centre is a small woodland cycling centre, comprising mountain bike trails, a visitor centre, car parks and uplift service. It is located on the former site of Cannop Colliery in the Cannop Valley, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
Address: New Road, Coleford GL16 7JD
Telephone: 0300 067 4800
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Centro Ciclismo di Cannop
New RoadBring your own bikes and cycle straight from the lodge or you can hire bikes, just a 5 min car ride from the lodge.
Cannop Cycle Centre is a small woodland cycling centre, comprising mountain bike trails, a visitor centre, car parks and uplift service. It is located on the former site of Cannop Colliery in the Cannop Valley, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
Address: New Road, Coleford GL16 7JD
Telephone: 0300 067 4800
4 Miles by car from the lodge, Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean, one of Britain's oldest and largest woodlands. It is the ideal place to start your forest adventure. Walk the Sculpture Trail or if feeling a little more adventurous there is Go Ape Tree Top Adventure. You can even bring your own bikes and access the wider forest on the Cycle Trails. Don't forget to refuel in the café or bring your own food to enjoy in the beautiful picnic area.
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Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House Road4 Miles by car from the lodge, Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean, one of Britain's oldest and largest woodlands. It is the ideal place to start your forest adventure. Walk the Sculpture Trail or if feeling a little more adventurous there is Go Ape Tree Top Adventure. You can even bring your own bikes and access the wider forest on the Cycle Trails. Don't forget to refuel in the café or bring your own food to enjoy in the beautiful picnic area.
The ancient Forest of Dean is one of the few remaining royal forests in England. It’s mystical, magical settings were inspiration for the Tolkien book so you can expect something special as you explore from your Treetop Adventure vantage point.
Mallards Pike Lake, Parkend GL15 4HD - 6 miles from the lodge.
Telephone: 01603 895500
www.goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-mallards-pike
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge e Forest Segway)
The ancient Forest of Dean is one of the few remaining royal forests in England. It’s mystical, magical settings were inspiration for the Tolkien book so you can expect something special as you explore from your Treetop Adventure vantage point.
Mallards Pike Lake, Parkend GL15 4HD - 6 miles from the lodge.
Telephone: 01603 895500
www.goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-mallards-pike
Canoeing in the Wye Valley is a favourite activity for those who love the outdoors. Ideal for families on holiday, people seeking a challenge or groups wanting to do something together. It is a great and healthy way to enjoy your free time! 6.7 miles from the lodge.
Book online: www.canoethewye.co.uk
Address: Hillcrest, Ross-On-Wye HR9 6BL
Telephone: 01600 890027
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Canoe the Wye
Canoeing in the Wye Valley is a favourite activity for those who love the outdoors. Ideal for families on holiday, people seeking a challenge or groups wanting to do something together. It is a great and healthy way to enjoy your free time! 6.7 miles from the lodge.
Book online: www.canoethewye.co.uk
Address: Hillcrest, Ross-On-Wye HR9 6BL
Telephone: 01600 890027
For when it's a heavy downpour outside!
Clearwell Caves: 5 Miles from the lodge.
While discovering the Forest of Dean, go beneath the Forest floor and discover a whole new world. This is a natural cave system mined for ochre pigments and iron ore for over 4,500 years.
Address: The Rocks Nr Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR
Telephone: 01594 832535 or book online - www.clearwellcaves.com
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Grotte di Clearwell
The RocksClearwell Caves: 5 Miles from the lodge.
While discovering the Forest of Dean, go beneath the Forest floor and discover a whole new world. This is a natural cave system mined for ochre pigments and iron ore for over 4,500 years.
Address: The Rocks Nr Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR
Telephone: 01594 832535 or book online - www.clearwellcaves.com
'So many of our guests have recommended this pottery course. Book your class. Beginners Welcome'.
1.7 Miles from the Lodge. 4 Mins Car Ride.
Address: Ruardean Garden Pottery, West End, Ruardean,
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9TP
Telephone: 07752900328
info@ruardeanpottery.com
Ruardean Garden Pottery
West End'So many of our guests have recommended this pottery course. Book your class. Beginners Welcome'.
1.7 Miles from the Lodge. 4 Mins Car Ride.
Address: Ruardean Garden Pottery, West End, Ruardean,
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9TP
Telephone: 07752900328
info@ruardeanpottery.com
The Hopewell Colliery in the forest of Dean acts as a museum depicting the past, present and future way of mining. Underground guided tours last approximatley 45 mins where you will learn all about the safety measures miners have to take whilst working underground. Helmets supplied and must be worn.
Address:
Cannop Hill, Speech House Road, Coleford GL16 7EL
Telephone: 01594 810706
www.hopewellcolliery.com/museum.html
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Hopewell Colliery
Speech House RoadThe Hopewell Colliery in the forest of Dean acts as a museum depicting the past, present and future way of mining. Underground guided tours last approximatley 45 mins where you will learn all about the safety measures miners have to take whilst working underground. Helmets supplied and must be worn.
Address:
Cannop Hill, Speech House Road, Coleford GL16 7EL
Telephone: 01594 810706
www.hopewellcolliery.com/museum.html
Food scene
Enjoy a full english breakfast and fine evening dining. 15 Min Car Ride From the lodge. We have visited the Potting Shed many times and cannot recommend highly enough! The food is amazing whilst the interior (a former Victorian reading room) is intimate and cosy. A wonderful dining experience to enjoy for any special occasion.
Address: The Potting Shed, Whitchurch, Herefordshire, HR9 6DJ
Telephone: 01600 892 830
www.thepottingshedwhitchurch.com
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The Potting Shed Whitchurch
B4164Enjoy a full english breakfast and fine evening dining. 15 Min Car Ride From the lodge. We have visited the Potting Shed many times and cannot recommend highly enough! The food is amazing whilst the interior (a former Victorian reading room) is intimate and cosy. A wonderful dining experience to enjoy for any special occasion.
Address: The Potting Shed, Whitchurch, Herefordshire, HR9 6DJ
Telephone: 01600 892 830
www.thepottingshedwhitchurch.com
Fantastic Food. 'The White Horse Inn' Staunton.
10 Minute Car ride from the Halt Lodge. Restaurant, bar and large beer garden.
Address: Monmouth Road, Staunton, Coleford, GL16 8PA
Telephone: 01594 834001.
www.whitehorseinnstaunton.com
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White Horse Inn
Monmouth RoadFantastic Food. 'The White Horse Inn' Staunton.
10 Minute Car ride from the Halt Lodge. Restaurant, bar and large beer garden.
Address: Monmouth Road, Staunton, Coleford, GL16 8PA
Telephone: 01594 834001.
www.whitehorseinnstaunton.com
For those with pure food indulgence in mind, No 3 in Ross on Wye, offer a relaxed, modern, European menu for light lunches, dinner & cocktails. Great dining experience-you won't be disappointed. 7 miles from the lodge.
Address: 3 Gloucester Road, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5BU
Telephone: 01989 564 997
www.no3rossonwye.com
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No3 Restaurant
3 Gloucester RdFor those with pure food indulgence in mind, No 3 in Ross on Wye, offer a relaxed, modern, European menu for light lunches, dinner & cocktails. Great dining experience-you won't be disappointed. 7 miles from the lodge.
Address: 3 Gloucester Road, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5BU
Telephone: 01989 564 997
www.no3rossonwye.com
Awarded 'Best Traditional Fish & Chip Shop 2021'
The Wye Fry in Lydbrook has won the ’Best Traditional Fish & Chip Shop’ award for Gloucestershire. 2 minute walk from the lodge. Wonderful Cod Masala on the menu, our local delicacy yum! Also Pizza, Burgers, Pies and much more......
The Wye Fry
Awarded 'Best Traditional Fish & Chip Shop 2021'
The Wye Fry in Lydbrook has won the ’Best Traditional Fish & Chip Shop’ award for Gloucestershire. 2 minute walk from the lodge. Wonderful Cod Masala on the menu, our local delicacy yum! Also Pizza, Burgers, Pies and much more......