Forest of Dean Tourism - Travel to Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is one of the
United Kingdom's most impressive forests, and has the advantage of being beautiful all year round, whether it's bluebells in spring or the oak's rich autumn colours. It is also a world apart from the many cities that are close by (
Bristol,
Cardiff,
Gloucester), in that time seems to run slower and everything is done at its own pace.
From the South, cross over the river Severn on the Severn Bridge (M48).
There is a train route from Chepstow to Lydney, and also the
Dean Forest Railway which runs from Lydney to Whitehead. Due to its rural location there is a limited bus service, and a car would be a quicker means of transport.
Gloucestershire Tourism provides a
Royal Forest Site which shows a touring route around the Forest of Dean, taking in all the major attractions.
The Forest of Dean has a very low crime rate; the major thing to be aware of is that you might see sheep on the roads.
From the Forest of Dean the nearest area of interest is the
Wye Valley. Further towards
Wales you enter the
Black Mountains. By crossing over the Severn Bridge you can quickly find yourself in the
Cotswolds.
http://www.forestofdean.gov.uk/
