The Royal Forest
of Dean is one of England's few remaining ancient forests.
 Covering
over 24,000 acres of ancient woodland, stretching from the
Wye Valley on the border of South Wales to the River Severn
on the Eastern border.
To the north of the Royal Forest
of Dean is the town of Newent and the Vale of Leadon, with its
market gardens, rolling farmland hills, vineyards and black and
white timbered buildings dating back to the 17th century.
Such a widely contrasting landscape
make the Royal Forest of Dean an ideal place for a wide range
of outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, canoeing, climbing,
caving, horse riding, golf etc.
The changing seasons make the
Forest a delight to visit all year round. Spring is a favourite
time with the colourful spring flowers of the daffodil and bluebell,
to the summer greenery, and spectacular reds, golds and yellows
of the autumn foliage.
The history of the Royal Forest
of Dean is as rich and exciting to discover as the landscape
it has shaped. Formerly a hunting ground for Norman kings
the area later became an important industrial centre with the
mining of iron ore and coal.
A wealth of historic attractions
exist in the Forest today where you can discover more about the
heritage and culture of the area and are well worth a visit. |
