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Whether you're seeking adrenaline-fuelled adventure or a peaceful escape, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers an incredible range of activities and experiences to suit all interests and abilities. With its dramatic landscapes, ancient woodlands, and winding rivers, this is the ultimate outdoor playground, packed with opportunities to explore, unwind, or try something new.
For thrill-seekers, the region is home to high ropes courses, rock climbing, off-road driving, and paintballing, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding along the stunning River Wye. Cyclists and mountain bikers can tackle dedicated trails, while those who love heights can swing through the trees on a high ropes course.
If you prefer a slower pace, you could try wildlife experiences such as falconry or llama trekking, or join a foraging walk to discover the region’s natural larder. Food lovers can tour local vineyards and distilleries, take part in cookery workshops, or indulge in a chocolate-making experience. Meanwhile, arts and crafts enthusiasts can enjoy activities like pottery, mosaics, and traditional woodland crafts.
Whatever your style of adventure, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers unforgettable experiences surrounded by nature. From outdoor thrills to creative escapes, there’s always something to discover.
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Hot Pot Pottery
A cosy country pottery offering a wide range of pottery activities, workshops, classes and… A cosy country pottery offering a wide range of pottery activities, workshops, classes and experiences for all ages, levels of ability & budgets in the Forest of Dean. Here…
Wye Valley Flowers
We offer a full range of floristry and floral design services – from gift bouquets to weddings,… We offer a full range of floristry and floral design services – from gift bouquets to weddings, funeral tributes to events. Our floral arrangements are romantic, cottage…
Symonds Yat Canoe Hire
With our base right on the banks of the beautiful River Wye at Symonds Yat West, in the heart of… With our base right on the banks of the beautiful River Wye at Symonds Yat West, in the heart of the stunning Wye Valley, we are in the perfect location for you to begin your…
Forest Retreats - Yoga, Wellbeing and Forest…
Yoga and wellbeing retreats in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Offering day and weekend retreats… Yoga and wellbeing retreats in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Offering day and weekend retreats at our base above Tintern, we can also arrange bespoke retreats for your…
Wye Valley River Festival CIC
The festival will be appearing in woodlands, streets and village greens throughout the Valley -… The festival will be appearing in woodlands, streets and village greens throughout the Valley - brimful of music, theatre, extraordinary creatures, fantastical mobile…
Borderlands Outdoor
Outdoor Training and Adventure in the Wye Valley & South Wales Borderlands. Climbing, Caving,… Outdoor Training and Adventure in the Wye Valley & South Wales Borderlands. Climbing, Caving, Archery, Bushcraft, Navigation Training and more
Adventure golf at Whitemead Forest Park
Enjoy a round of woodland themed adventure golf at Whitemead Forest Park. Made up of 12 holes,… Enjoy a round of woodland themed adventure golf at Whitemead Forest Park. Made up of 12 holes, complimented with expertly crafted features such as woodland creatures, flora…
Pedalabikeaway
Pedalabikeaway is the only Cycle Hire in the Forest of Dean with direct, traffic free access to the… Pedalabikeaway is the only Cycle Hire in the Forest of Dean with direct, traffic free access to the leisurely Collier's Trail (previously known as the Family Cycle Trail) &…
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