Gloucestershire Woodland Named ‘Best Place in the World’ for Its Ancient Hill Fort and Meandering Rivers Wednesday, May 20, 2026 forestofdean symondsyat gloucestershire ancientwoodland ironage hillfort riverside puzzlewood wildlife tourism Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn along the Welsh border lies one of England’s most magnificent ancient woodlands: the Forest of Dean. Spanning an impressive 27,000 acres, this historic forest is a sanctuary of … Read More
Fears Over Impact of New A40 Town: Domestic Cats Threaten Nightingales in Ancient Woodland Friday, April 24, 2026 nightingales highnamwoods rspb conservation cats urbanisation wildlifeprotection development forestofdean ancientwoodland Concerns are mounting that domestic cats from a proposed 2,000-home development in Churcham, Gloucestershire, could devastate the local population of nightingales in the ancient Highnam Woods. The Royal Society for the … Read More
Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean Named One of the UK’s Most Beautiful Places for 2026 Sunday, March 15, 2026 forestofdean gloucestershire puzzlewood ancientwoodland hiking familytravel tolkien scenictrails caves railwayadventure Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean has been officially recognized as one of the UK’s most beautiful places, securing third place in a recent national ranking of Britain’s top scenic spots for 2026. Spanning an impressive 27,000 … Read More
‘Mystical’ Woodland Nestled in Gloucestershire with Famous Connections is ‘Truly Amazing’ Monday, December 29, 2025 puzzlewood gloucestershire forestofdean mystical ancientwoodland filminglocation tolkien harrypotter nature travel Tucked away in the heart of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean lies Puzzlewood, an enchanting ancient woodland that captivates visitors with its otherworldly atmosphere. This unique forest near Coleford features twisted … Read More