Guidebook for Ellwood
Parks & Nature
There are walks on our doorstep as the forest stretches in front of us but there are various areas such as Cannop Ponds, Symmonds Yat and Offas Dyke a short drive away... all with different views and walks in the countryside.
Nagshead Nature Reserve station
There are walks on our doorstep as the forest stretches in front of us but there are various areas such as Cannop Ponds, Symmonds Yat and Offas Dyke a short drive away... all with different views and walks in the countryside.
Natural heavily mossed and lychen rock formations and ancient trees.. only suitable for people with reasonable mobility as there is a small amount of climbing.. some of the Star Wars scenes and Robin Hood was filmed there. Small farm and cafe.
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadNatural heavily mossed and lychen rock formations and ancient trees.. only suitable for people with reasonable mobility as there is a small amount of climbing.. some of the Star Wars scenes and Robin Hood was filmed there. Small farm and cafe.
Family picnic area, good for cycling situated around man made ponds in the forest
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Cannop Ponds
Family picnic area, good for cycling situated around man made ponds in the forest
Although many of the sculptures are old, there are still some lovely walks. The stained glass window is lovely.
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I-Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
Speech House RoadAlthough many of the sculptures are old, there are still some lovely walks. The stained glass window is lovely.
Arts & Culture
Large caverns to walk around which shows the mining history of the area.
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I-Clearwell Caves
The RocksLarge caverns to walk around which shows the mining history of the area.
Hopewell Colliery
Speech House RoadThis shows the mining history of the area.
Beautiful Cloisters and where they filmed Harry Potter.
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I-Cathedral ye-Gloucester
12 College GrnBeautiful Cloisters and where they filmed Harry Potter.
Shopping
Tescos, Co-op and a small number of local shops.. however, bear in mind these are small local shops so the choice is limited.
Lydney
Tescos, Co-op and a small number of local shops.. however, bear in mind these are small local shops so the choice is limited.
Entertainment & Activities
Boat trip and Canoeing and Kyaking along the Wye and pubs along the riverbank serving food.
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Symonds Yat
Boat trip and Canoeing and Kyaking along the Wye and pubs along the riverbank serving food.
Studio Cinema Coleford
14 High StOld local cinema
The Palace Cinema
Belle Vue RoadOld Cinema
Getting Around
To reach us from Lydney you will need to catch the Coleford bus and stop at Sling and walk back down the hill to Marsh Lane on your right.
Railway Station
To reach us from Lydney you will need to catch the Coleford bus and stop at Sling and walk back down the hill to Marsh Lane on your right.
Sightseeing
Chepstow is a picturesque town with castle situated on the Wye. It has lots of places to eat and a small shopping centre.
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Chepstow Castle
Chepstow is a picturesque town with castle situated on the Wye. It has lots of places to eat and a small shopping centre.
Old Ruined Monastery set on the banks of the River Wye. It nestles in a valley and has a unique atmostphere and a cafe and pub where you can eat nearby. Also a fabulous walk and view from the 'Devil's Pulpit' if you can manage the climb!
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Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
Old Ruined Monastery set on the banks of the River Wye. It nestles in a valley and has a unique atmostphere and a cafe and pub where you can eat nearby. Also a fabulous walk and view from the 'Devil's Pulpit' if you can manage the climb!