From beautiful viewpoints and woodland walks to cool museums and outdoor pools, here are 13 amazing things to do in the Forest of Dean!

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This weekend, Aaron and I went ‘Leaf Peeping’ in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Leaf Peeping … Continue Reading

This is located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, and marks the end of the sculpture trail. Offically named "Cathedral"

Puzzlewood is an ancient woodland site in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. J.R.R. Tolkien used this woodland as inspiration for Lord of the Rings, and it has since become a popular location for filming both movies and television programs. Something extra going on in that last picture.

Exploring England's magical Forest of Dean with a luxury stay at the Tudor Farmhouse in Clearwell, a former farm turned boutique hotel with award-winning restaurant, surrounded by Forest of Dean attractions like Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves.

Wales is often overlooked in the UK, but with stunning landscapes from the Brecon Beacons to Snowdonia and Wye Valley to Shell Island and the beautiful towns and villages like Hay on Wye and Portmeirion, it really does have so much to offer. Here are some of the must-see places in Wales, outside of

Wild Boar holds up traffic in Blakeney, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Wild Boar are a common sight in the Royal Forest of Dean.

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The camera really does not do this place justice. It's better to get there early before it gets busy. ie before the darling kids arrive.

puzzlewood in the forest of dean Apparently inspiration for Lord of the Rings was gained here.

Top outdoor activities in Forest of Dean & Wye Valley: caving, cycling, canoeing, shooting, off-road driving, zip wires & more, by Gretta Schifano.

The ancient Forest of Dean is well known for its walking and cycling trails but there is a lot more on offer than you might first think

I'd never been, but I'll sure go again. Nature, adventure and good food await you in the Forest of Dean. Take a trip! For more holiday recommendations visit Goodhousekeeping.co.uk

As the season turns, these stunning forests are the best places to see golden autumn leaves in all their glory. Plan a visit now to catch them at their best

On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.

Secret Forest of Dean explores the lesser-known history of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

There's something soul-restoring about spending time in woodland, so Chris and I jumped at the chance for a minibreak in the magical Forest of Dean...

We recently took a trip to the Forest of Dean sculpture trail and I would highly recommend a visit. Trust me, it's an absolute must-visit

From ancient woodlands to enchanted paths boasting all manner of wild creatures, the UK is blessed with some of the most enchanting forests in the world.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

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There's something soul-restoring about spending time in woodland, so Chris and I jumped at the chance for a minibreak in the magical Forest of Dean...

A few weeks before the end of steam on the Western Region, the pannier, based at Gloucester Horton Rd shed, is captured at the former GWR station platform on a local working, probably to Whitecliff Quarry, Photographed by John Livsey S/A www.flickr.com/photos/56639754@N02/38807172560/in/datepos...

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