Coleford

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Magical woodland near the Forest of Dean.
Magical woodland near the Forest of Dean.
Magical woodland said to be the inspiration for Tolkien's Middle Earth... also used as a setting in recent films such as Harry Potter and Star Wars.
#lksawaydays 5b/2020/ After a stroll around the charming town of Ludlow our plan was to stretch our legs on one of the Symonds Yat Rock Trails. The drive back south took us about an hour and by now the weather had deteriorated but not enough to put us off. After a final sharp right turn we arrived at the large car park set in the woods, the viewpoint and trails are free but there is car park charge, we paid £4.80 for a 5 hour stay. As first time visitors to Symonds Yat we decided to head to the viewpoint first and then tackle one of the trails. Symonds Yat sits inside the Wye Valley in Herefordshire just a stones throw from the Gloucestershire border. Once you reach the viewpoint you will see a truly visual spectacle as the River Wye winds itself through the gorge. It’s definitely worth revisiting on a spring sunny day. Next up was to tackle one of the trails, we opted out of the 17km ramble as today was not that day but worthy of our time later in the year, we settled on the 2.8 mile trial. The other trails look fab and on one you have to use a hand ferry to cross the river! #lksawaydays gives Symonds Yat Rock a 👍 Not many pictures taken as the weather was generally bleak so we just enjoyed the walk.
#lksawaydays 5b/2020/ After a stroll around the charming town of Ludlow our plan was to stretch our legs on one of the Symonds Yat Rock Trails. The drive back south took us about an hour and by now the weather had deteriorated but not enough to put us off. After a final sharp right turn we arrived at the large car park set in the woods, the viewpoint and trails are free but there is car park charge, we paid £4.80 for a 5 hour stay. As first time visitors to Symonds Yat we decided to head to the viewpoint first and then tackle one of the trails. Symonds Yat sits inside the Wye Valley in Herefordshire just a stones throw from the Gloucestershire border. Once you reach the viewpoint you will see a truly visual spectacle as the River Wye winds itself through the gorge. It’s definitely worth revisiting on a spring sunny day. Next up was to tackle one of the trails, we opted out of the 17km ramble as today was not that day but worthy of our time later in the year, we settled on the 2.8 mile trial. The other trails look fab and on one you have to use a hand ferry to cross the river! #lksawaydays gives Symonds Yat Rock a 👍 Not many pictures taken as the weather was generally bleak so we just enjoyed the walk.

Where to stay in Coleford

Valley at Joyford. From the track mentioned in 1723742, a view down the valley containing Joyford Mill, and which continues

Berry Hill

If you're spending some time in Berry Hill, Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

Berry Hill
Bells Hotel and Country Club

Bells Hotel and Country Club

3 out of 5
Lords Hill Coleford England
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Coleford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Hopewell Colliery and Forest Hills Golf Club ...
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Broadstone Park Camping & Fishery

Broadstone Park Camping & Fishery

1 out of 5
Staunton Rd Coleford Wales
Book a stay at this golf campground in Coleford. Enjoy free parking and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Monmouth Leisure Centre and Shire Hall are located ...
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The Speech House Hotel

The Speech House Hotel

3 out of 5
Speech House Road Coleford England
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Coleford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Broadstone Park Camping & Fishery

Broadstone Park Camping & Fishery

1 out of 5
Staunton Rd Coleford Wales
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The Coach House and The Stable

The Coach House and The Stable

3.5 out of 5
Grigshot Stroud England
Stay at this apartment in Stroud. Enjoy free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Woodchester Valley Vineyard and Winery and Stroud Park are located ...
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Quay Apartments Clarence House

Quay Apartments Clarence House

3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place Newport Wales
Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rodney Parade and Friars Walk Newport ...
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Popular places to visit

Amazing natural place to visit in the Forest of Dean. Several movies have been filmed here inc Harry Potter

Puzzlewood

Explore the great outdoors at Puzzlewood, a lovely green space in Newland. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Puzzlewood

Clearwell Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clearwell Caves during your travels in Clearwell. Discover the lively bars in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

Clearwell Caves

Forest Hills Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Coleford at Forest Hills Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Forest Hills Golf Club

Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes

You can take time to visit Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes during your travels to West Dean. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Forest of Dean Adventure Ropes

Sculpture Trail

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sculpture Trail during your travels in Coleford. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Sculpture Trail

Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure

Enjoy an outing to Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure during your stay in Coleford. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure

Things to do

Distillery Tour

Distillery Tour

$27
per adult
Distillery Tour
One Amphitheatre, Tintern Abbey And Three Castles From Cardiff

From Cardiff: 3 Amazing Castles, Tintern Abbey & Roman Caerleon

$354
per adult
From Cardiff: 3 Amazing Castles, Tintern Abbey & Roman Caerleon
Private Tour in 3 Castles, Tintern Abbey and Roman Caerleon

Private Tour: Three Castles, Tintern Abbey and Roman Caerleon

$1,803
per traveler
Private Tour: Three Castles, Tintern Abbey and Roman Caerleon
King Arthur's Wye Valley Walk

Private Guided Hike: King Arthur's Wye Valley Wander

$664
per traveler
Private Guided Hike: King Arthur's Wye Valley Wander
South Wales Bardic 9 Hour Tour from Cardiff

South Wales Bardic 9 Hour Tour from Cardiff

$949
per adult
South Wales Bardic 9 Hour Tour from Cardiff
Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Day Tour from Cardiff

Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Day Tour from Cardiff

$1,125
per adult
Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Day Tour from Cardiff
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Cities near Coleford

Historical Ross

Ross-on-Wye

Monmouth Viaduct an old derelict railway viaduct bridge crossing the river Wye in Monmouthshire Wales.

Monmouth

The harbour entrance at Lydney

Lydney

Magical woodland near the Forest of Dean.

Clearwell