Welcome
to the Royal Forest of Dean
The Royal Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley have an
interesting and historical past. The beautiful forest
and landscape provide breathtaking scenery and a popular
recreation facility for the nearby town of Cheltenham
and the City of Gloucester.
The Royal Forest of Dean covers around 27,000 acres.
Unlike some forests in the UK this woodland has been
well preserved and a wide variety of trees and shrubs
make it a hikers paradise. There is also plenty to
do and see with an abundance of attractions which
you can find all about by clicking on the links in
the right hand column. The Wye Valley, best viewed
from Symonds Yat Rock, separate England from Wales
and provide spectacular views across the countryside.
In 1938 the Forest of Dean became the first designated
National Forest Park in England.
The official Royal Forest of Dean website can be found
at www.forestofdean.gov.uk/
