explore This unique forest & enjoy...
Walks, wildlife, family fun, peace and tranquility spectacular views, cycling and extreme sports.
For a larger selection of PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO DO, FOOD & DRINK VENUES, WHERE TO STAY & WHERE TO SHOP, plus TOURIST INFORMATION please visit
WWW.DAYOUTSOUTHWEST.CO.UK - Or get the DAYOUT&STAY App.
For an out of town experience, why not explore the Forest of Dean: it is one of the best DAYS OUT near Bristol. You can enjoy spectacular views and it is a great area for caravanning or camping. Mallards Pike Lake, in the Forest of Dean, has been voted the best place to picnic in the South West. Tis attractive beauty spot is also popular for walking, cycling and other adventure activities. Te family cycle path runs close by and the Go Ape tree experience is just a short walk from the car park. Mallards Pike is easily accessible and buggy/wheelchair friendly.
Te Forestry Commission look after the FOREST OF DEAN for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a mountain biker or a lover of nature, a great day out awaits you. Tis ancient forest has changed many times over the centuries. In medieval times it was a royal hunting forest, before becoming a source of timber for the Navy’s Tudor warships. By Victorian times it was a major site of industry,
with coal mining and tramways punctuating the landscape.
Today, the forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and a great place to explore. See if you can find the hidden remains of industry as you enjoy this wild and beautiful forest. Te forest has four main visitor sites like: Symonds Yat Rock, walk through the Iron Age fort to find stunning views over the River Wye and beyond. Can you spot the birds of prey?. Cannop Cycle Centre with trails for everyone, so bring your bike or hire one from the shop. Explore the forest then refuel in the cafe. Beechenhurst Lodge is the best place to start your forest adventure! Discover the Sculpture Trail, play area, cafe, Tree Top Junior and climbing tower. Mallards Pike Lake enjoy a walk and a picnic by the lake, swing onto the Go Ape high-ropes course or explore the forest on an all-terrain Segway. Tere is so much more for the whole family in the Forest of Dean.
WHAT’S ON 2017 2–3 June Biton Ber Festival Avon Valey Railway, Biton
8–25 June Bristol Festival of Nature 14–17 June Clifton International Festival of Music 14–18 June Bristol Comedy Garden Quen Square 21 June New Midsumer Win Festival Avon Valey Railway, Biton 1–31 July Bristol Shakespeare Festival 1–2 July Grilstock BQ and Music Festival Harbourside 8 July Bristol Pride Day 9 July Tedy Bear’s Picnic Avon Valey Railway, Biton 21–23 July Bristol Harbour Festival 29–30 July Vintage Transport Festival Avon Valey Railway, Biton 10–13 Aug Bristol International Balon Fiesta Ashton Court Estate 26–28 Aug Grandparent’s Wekend Avon Valey Railway, Biton 10 Sept Raiwayana Valuation Day Avon Valey Railway, Biton 17 Sept Tedy Bears Picnic Avon Valey Railway, Biton 23–24 Sept 1940s Wekend Avon Valey Railway, Biton 14–15 Oct Autumn Gala Avon Valey Railway, Biton 24–26 & 28–29 Oct Spoky Half Term Trains Avon Valey Railway, Biton
Discover the freedom of the Forest witha
Discovery Pass
Park for free in Forestry Commission car parks and get a great range of discounts. Join online at
forestry.gov.uk/pass
For enquiries, contact: ForestryCommission, Bank House, BankStreet, Coleford GL16 8BA t: 0300 067 4800 e:
westengland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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visit ourwebsite to start your adventure…
forestry.gov.uk/visit
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