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The Spring of the Hill (1840) – Puzzlewood loop from Perrygrove Railway

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The Spring of the Hill (1840) – Puzzlewood loop from Perrygrove Railway

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The Spring of the Hill (1840) – Puzzlewood loop from Perrygrove Railway

04:31

16.3km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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724 m

The Spring of the Hill (1840)

Highlight • Historical Site

Cutest little walk via an ancient well with a stream that is crystal clear! There’s a bench, take a picnic and enjoy this little oasis!

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4.77 km

Ferney Leaze Wood

Forest

5.21 km

View of the Wye Valley from Cadora Woods

Highlight • River

Lovely views but beware of riding in the winter and spring. With wet weather some of the trails can become super slippy and a bit treacherous.

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5.93 km

Hidden Valley Between Newland and Redbrook

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.97 km

The Ostrich

Highlight • Pub

Beautiful mid point snack spot

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9.24 km

All Saints Church, Newland (Cathedral of the Forest)

Highlight • Historical Site

All Saints Church Newland, traditionally and affectionately known as The Cathedral of the Forest, dates back to the early 1200s. The village of Newland did not exist before the clearing was made in the Forest and the church built.

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14.4 km

Puzzlewood Walkways, Rocks and Caves

Highlight • Forest

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.

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14.6 km

Puzzlewood

Highlight • Forest

Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean served as the setting for Takodana's outdoor shootings on Star Wars. I think nice :-)

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

6.49 km

1.71 km

281 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

3.80 km

2.77 km

1.57 km

1.34 km

254 m

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Wednesday 17 June

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The Spring of the Hill (1840) – Puzzlewood loop from Perrygrove Railway

The Spring of the Hill (1840)

View of the Wye Valley from Cadora Woods

Hidden Valley Between Newland and Redbrook

Field of Sheep

The Ostrich

All Saints Church, Newland (Cathedral of the Forest)

Puzzlewood Walkways, Rocks and Caves

Puzzlewood

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