The Top 20 Attractions around Lydney
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Lydney. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lydney is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Tintern Abbey Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
Exquisitely preserved, Tintern Abbey was founded in the early 12th century and lies on the banks of the River Wye. Whilst its roof is long gone, its exterior walls remain …
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Verderers' Trail (Blue), Forest of Dean
Highlight • Forest
The blue trail at the Forest of Dean is a great XC trail. Great fun for everyone from beginners to more experienced riders.
A mix of hardpack and single trail. …
A mix of hardpack and single trail. …
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William Tyndale Monument
Highlight • Monument
This monument was built in 1866 in memory of the writer William Tyndale, who was born nearby. Tyndale finished translating the New Testament into English in 1525 and was martyred …
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Tidenham Tunnel
Highlight • Cycleway
The tunnel is darker than the photo suggests and the wall lights mostly illuminate legs and wheels at best! It is a fun and great experience though. The Wye Vale …
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Cathedral by Kevin Atherton
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Forest of Dean sculpture trail is an extraordinary group of artworks spread through this area, whisking you away into another world. The Cathedral sculpture by artist Kevin Atherton is …
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Colliers Trail, Forest of Dean
Highlight • Forest
A quite stunning trail for all abilities and contraptions. The trail is excellently maintained, with lots of little off-cuts for skills testing. Perfect for little ones to have a protected, …
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The Iron Road Sculpture by Keir Smith
Highlight • Structure
A carving of wood and stone, Keir Smith worked on The Iron Road for almost a year.
It’s a cool sculpture - great for concentrating hard and running over! Here’s …
It’s a cool sculpture - great for concentrating hard and running over! Here’s …
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Descent into Tintern
Highlight • Climb
Did the climb today, which was long but never difficult. In fact, it was very enjoyable and... at long last... the temporary/permanent traffic lights are gone!
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St Briavels Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
St Briavels Castle is a moated Norman castle at St Briavels in the English county of Gloucestershire. The castle is noted for its huge Edwardian gatehouse that guards the entrance. …
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Forest of Dean Woodland Trail
Highlight • Natural
The Forest of Dean is a geographical, historical and cultural region in the western part of the county of Gloucestershire, England. It forms a roughly triangular plateau bounded by the …
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Wye Valley National Landscape
Highlight • Viewpoint
The section is one of the many wooded areas incorporated into the Forest of Dean. The forest was designated the first national forest park in 1938. Today it is a …
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