© 2008 Steve Cooper
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is open to the public all year. The trail starts from Beechenhurst Picnic Area. There is no admission charge - but it is advisable to buy a trail guide leaflet for a small charge. The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Tour Guides can also show you the trail upon request.
Click HERE if you wish to engage the services of one of the official guides to the area.

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The Window (or Cathedral) is one of the most popular exhibits on the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. It is located near a Forestry Commission Car Park, near the Speech House. It was one of the first exhibits on the Sculpture Trail and was made by Kevin Atherton. It was erected in 1986.

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Bradley Hill is one of the most popular places to see wild bluebells. Wild Boar have also been spotted near here.

© 2008 Steve Cooper
Four popular locations in the Wye Valley.
The river Wye from Symonds Yat. This is the classic view from Symonds Yat Rock.
Tintern Abbey from the banks of the river Wye.
The Rope Ferry at Symonds Yat. This ferry is run by the Saracen's Head pub at Symonds Yat East.
The river Wye at Brockweir, a view taken from Bockweir Bridge. The bridge at Brockweir has been in place for just over 100 years.

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The four seasons in the Forest of Dean
Beech woods near the Speech House in Spring.
The view from Symonds Yat Rock in Summer.
Autumn colours near Cinderford.
Cannop Ponds in winter.

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The viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock is one of our most-visited locations and has been so since the the Wye Tour became popular back in the 18th century. The hill to the right is Coppett Hill. In summer much of Coppett Hill is green in colour but in autumn and winter dead bracken replaces the green areas with a rich brown covering.

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Wild Flowers in the Forest of Dean.
Foxgloves, Bluebells, Wood Anemones, Daffodils and Snowdrops.

© 2008 Steve Cooper
Four places to visit during your stay.
Lydney Harbour (known locally as Lydney Docks),
The Speech House,
The Miners Memorial at New Fancy.
Parkend is a popular place to see free-roaming sheep in the Forest of Dean. These sheep are near the track to Nagshead Nature Reserve.