Parkend, Nr Lydney, United Kingdom Call +44 (0) 1594 564896 or email michelle@silhouettecottage.uk for details or make an enquiry |
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OUT & ABOUT |
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Introduction Situated between the rivers Severn and Wye, the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley is an unspoilt area with a great range of activities. You can have fun or relax. There are no shortage of ideas for things to see and do. Check out the official tourist website at www.wyedeantourism.co.uk.
Wildlife Watching We are ideally situated if you are interested in birds & wildlife. The Hawfinch a shy & difficult to see bird is known to live in the vicinity of St Pauls Church just along Church Drive behind the Little Acorn and at the Nagshead RSPB Nature reserve. Wild boar and deer are often spotted within a few yards of the property. At the local New Fancy view point there are panoramic views and Goshawks can be seen flying in the skies.
Walking in the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean Numerous way marked routes include long distance trails like Offa’s Dyke Path and Wye Valley Walk or easier routes such as the12 Easy Circular Walks that are suitable for everyone. The Sculpture Trail is a few miles walk perfect for all ages and abilities.
Fishing The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean offers some excellent fishing both on the River Wye itself and also on some of the wonderful still water ponds and lakes in the Forest of Dean. |
Cycling The Forest of Dean & Wye Valley provides varied terrain and scenery and it is perfect for cyclists of all abilities with family biking trails and mountain biking routes Download: The Forest of Dean Cycling Guide Hire from:
Outdoor Adventure Activities Go Ape sited at Mallards Pike lake is home to the original tree top adventure including zip wires and rope ladders and forest segway, fun for all ages. It is also a great spot for a picnic or a gentle lakeside walk.
Canoeing The river Wye is perfect for beginners to canoe & kayak, although its fast rapid waters at Symonds Yat will excite the more experienced enthusiast. Monmouth Canoe Hire & Activity Centre have a large fleet of canoes and kayaks for hire.
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