To The Trees
Sightseeing
Symonds Yat Rock
Beautiful walks, views, canoeing on the river Wye.
Lots of activities- Excellent mountain biking, family bike trail, Go Ape, Canoeing, The Forest of Dean Sculpture trail, Beechenhurst, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves (natural cave system that has been mined for 4,500 yrs), The Dean Forest Steam Railway, Hopewell Colliery (Museum and Working Mine) and lots more!
Forest of Dean
Lots of activities- Excellent mountain biking, family bike trail, Go Ape, Canoeing, The Forest of Dean Sculpture trail, Beechenhurst, Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves (natural cave system that has been mined for 4,500 yrs), The Dean Forest Steam Railway, Hopewell Colliery (Museum and Working Mine) and lots more!
Great place to visit for a walk, good for kids. Mountain bike centre and trails nearby.
42 locals recommend
Cannop Ponds
Great place to visit for a walk, good for kids. Mountain bike centre and trails nearby.
May Hill is a distinctive local landmark topped by a stand of pine trees (supposedly 100!) and is a glorious place for walking. There are details about access and the walks on the National Trust website. 8 miles from the site.
May Hill
May Hill is a distinctive local landmark topped by a stand of pine trees (supposedly 100!) and is a glorious place for walking. There are details about access and the walks on the National Trust website. 8 miles from the site.
Neighbourhoods
Ledbury is a thriving market town with many independent shops and cafes. It is a pretty jumble of 17th-century and Georgian architecture, a Market House (market on Saturdays) and beautiful church at the end of a cobbled lane. 7 miles from the site.
Ledbury station
The HomendLedbury is a thriving market town with many independent shops and cafes. It is a pretty jumble of 17th-century and Georgian architecture, a Market House (market on Saturdays) and beautiful church at the end of a cobbled lane. 7 miles from the site.
The Malvern Hills, known for their spring water, have been designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Site of Special Scientific Interest. The highest summit gives views over the Severn Valley, the Hills of Herefordshire, the Welsh mountains and parts of 13 counties (on a clear day!) Go there to walk or mountain bike. The town of Great Malvern has a beautiful Abbey, Winter Gardens, little museum, theatre and cinema and many pubs, restaurants and cafes. 13 miles from the site.
172 locals recommend
Malvern Hills
The Malvern Hills, known for their spring water, have been designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Site of Special Scientific Interest. The highest summit gives views over the Severn Valley, the Hills of Herefordshire, the Welsh mountains and parts of 13 counties (on a clear day!) Go there to walk or mountain bike. The town of Great Malvern has a beautiful Abbey, Winter Gardens, little museum, theatre and cinema and many pubs, restaurants and cafes. 13 miles from the site.
Gloucester is known for its 11th-century Cathedral (parts of the Harry Potter films were made there!) The restored Victorian warehouses at the docks are now home to many shops and The National Waterways Museum. 12 miles from the site.
18 locals recommend
Gloucester Docks
Unnamed RoadGloucester is known for its 11th-century Cathedral (parts of the Harry Potter films were made there!) The restored Victorian warehouses at the docks are now home to many shops and The National Waterways Museum. 12 miles from the site.