周辺の天然記念物・トップ11

Enjoy the walk up from Clifford Mesne, and then taken in the expansive views. Don't miss the copse at the top, planted to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.

As I ride slowly, I soak in all the beauty of the forest. It’s easy to overlook the sculptures in this area, so I make sure to take a gentle ride and glance around to appreciate the wonders of this beautiful trail system.

Please be aware that this is a shared trail; lots of walkers, families, and dogs will be found around this very popular area.

Along this section, you will see an old cathedral window erected in 1986 on the sculpture trail at the Forest of Dean.

forest Dean explore trail glass window

One of the original items ever changing sculpture trail, worth a visit either by bike or on foot.

One of the original items ever changing sculpture trail, worth a visit either by bike or on foot.

Doable on an MTB, but not by me without an electric motor.

Natasha Rosling 2019 This crevice formation reveals a patchwork of subterranean rock faces cast from Clearwell Caves iron ore mine, recalling a history of labour through the marks left by miners in the rock.

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Puzzlewood (grid reference SO578092) is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England. The site, covering 14 acres (5.7 ha), shows evidence of open-cast iron ore mining dating from the Roman period, and possibly earlier. Over a mile of pathways were laid down in the early 19th century to provide access to the woods, and provide picturesque walks. The area contains strange rock formations, secret caves and ancient trees, with a confusing maze of paths. The site is listed as a regionally important geological site in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review'. The geological features on show at Puzzlewood are known as scowles. Scowles originated through the erosion of natural cave systems formed in the Carboniferous Limestone many millions of years ago. Uplift and erosion caused the cave system to become exposed at the surface. This was then exploited by Iron Age settlers through to Roman times for the extraction of iron ore. It is usually impossible to date open-cast extraction precisely, although ores with a chemical signature consistent with those from the Forest of Dean were certainly used to make tools and weapons in the late prehistoric period. Over 3,000 Roman-era coins were found by workers in 1848. The coins were stored in three earthenware jars in a cavity in the rock formations. The origin of the coins is unknown. Puzzlewood has been used as a filming location for both film and television in recent years. Notable examples include: Films Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016) The Secret Garden (2020) Television Doctor Who (2005-present) Merlin (2008-2012) Wizards vs Aliens (2012-2014) Tree Fu Tom (2012-2016) Atlantis (2013-2015) Da Vinci's Demons (2013-2015) Hidden Kingdoms (2014) The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) Cursed (2020-present)

Distinct and visible for miles around, May Hill has a little hat of trees on top. A Marilyn, it lies just north of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and two named trails cross it: the Gloucestershire Way and the Wysis Way. Enjoy the far-reaching views from the summit towards the Welsh border and over the River Severn.

A nice little hike in the English countryside to take in a May Hill. At 295m it is a UK listed Marilyn so one less to do.

Lots to explore at puzzlewood, interacting app you can download.

We visited on a very wet rainy day so our trip was short but was be try enjoyable as we only ever saw one other person. Great place to enjoy for everyone.

Highest point in the area (Trig point) Very good views. Benches in the close to sit down and enjoy your lunch. Plenty of trails to follow from here