Where does the Sculpture Trail start?

Beechenhurst Lodge
The Sculpture Trail starts and ends at the rear of Beechenhurst Lodge west of Speech House in the heart of the Forest and well signposted. Take the B4226 Coleford to Cinderford road. Beechenhurst is located between the B4234 crossroads (Parkend/Lydbrook) and the Speech House Hotel.

Is Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail free?

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust is a registered charity. We rely on the generosity of supporters to provide a free of charge Sculpture Trail accessible to everyone.

Is the Sculpture Trail free?

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a unique outdoor collection of 17 sculptures. We are open all year round, dawn til dusk, and entry is free of charge. The sculptures on the Trail are funded and commissioned by a registered charity.

Where is the middle of the Forest of Dean?

The Golden mile on the Forest of Dean Route is situated between Wenchford picnic site and the Dean Heritage Centre in Soudley and is the ‘must see’ highlight of the forest for the autumn months when the whole area is a riot of colour.

Can you walk in the Forest of Dean?

With acres of ancient forest and a stunning winding river valley, walking is of course one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley and there are plenty of options for walkers of all types.

Do you have to pay for Forest of Dean?

The Forest of Dean is home to not just one, but two, cycle centres – Pedalabikeaway and Dean Forest Cycles. At Peddalbikeaway, there is free use of the visitor centre and downhill trails, although there is a small fee for the car park and for use of some of their facilities.

Do you have to pay to go to the Forest of Dean?

You can walk around the station and in to the shop.. You only pay to go on the train..

What is the nearest town to the Forest of Dean?

Towns & Cities In Or Near Forest of Dean

• Yorkley 0.5 miles from our Forest of Dean holiday cottages.
• Lydney 3 miles from our Forest of Dean holiday cottages.
• Chepstow 11 miles from our Forest of Dean holiday cottages.
• Monmouth 12 miles from our Forest of Dean holiday cottages.

Why is it called Forest of Dean?

The core of the forest was used by the late Anglo Saxon kings, and after 1066, by the Normans, as their personal hunting ground. The name ‘Forest of Dean’ originates from this time, perhaps derived from the ‘dene’ or valley near Mitcheldean, with areas known as Dene Magna (large) and Dene Parva (small).

How much is parking at Forest of Dean?

two hours 50p. three hours £1. four hours £1.50. more than four hours £2.