Cinderford

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Cinderford, located in the beautiful Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England, is a town with a rich industrial history and stunning natural surroundings. The town is a perfect destination for those looking for a mix of outdoor adventure and cultural exploration.

One of the main attractions in Cinderford is the Forest of Dean, a vast woodland area that offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. Visitors can explore the ancient trees and diverse flora and fauna, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. The nearby Sculpture Trail is also a must-visit, featuring a unique collection of sculptures scattered throughout the forest.

For those interested in the town's industrial heritage, the Dean Heritage Centre is a fascinating place to learn about the history of the Forest of Dean, from coal mining to ironworks. The centre features interactive exhibits, historic buildings, and a beautiful woodland walk, providing a comprehensive insight into the area's past.

Cinderford is also a great base for exploring other nearby attractions, such as the Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, and the historic market town of Coleford. Visitors can spend their days exploring underground caverns, wandering through enchanting woodlands, and immersing themselves in the local culture and traditions.

In addition to its natural and historical attractions, Cinderford offers a range of charming cafes, traditional pubs, and local shops, providing plenty of opportunities to relax and immerse yourself in the town's welcoming atmosphere.

Alternative names: Population: 12.9 thous.Coordinates: 51°49'25"N, 2°29'57"W

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Nearby attractions include: Dean Forest Railway, Dean Heritage Centre, Westbury Court Garden, May Hill.

5.6 miS
Museum
Dean Forest Railway, Lydney
142 min walk • The Dean Forest Railway is a 4+1⁄4-mile long heritage railway that runs between Lydney and Parkend in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The route was part of the former Severn and Wye Railway which ran from Lydney to Cinderford.
2.1 miS
History museum, Museum, Science museum
Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean
55 min walk • The Dean Heritage Centre is located in the valley of Soudley, Gloucestershire, England in the Forest of Dean and exists to record and preserve the social and industrial history of the area and its people.
3.8 miE
Park, Garden
Westbury Court Garden
98 min walk • Westbury Court Garden is a Dutch water garden in Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, England, 9 miles southwest of Gloucester. It was laid out in 1696–1705, a rare survival not to have been replaced in the 18th century by a naturalistic garden landscape as popularised by Capability Brown.
5.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
May Hill
131 min walk • May Hill is a prominent English hill between Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye. Its summit, on the western edge of Gloucestershire and its northern slopes in Herefordshire, is distinguishable by a clump of trees on its summit, which forms an official Site of Special Scientific Interest.
5.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
139 min walk • Coleford Great Western Railway Museum is a railway museum located in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England. The museum was founded in 1988. Based in the former GWR Goods Shed along the Coleford Railway. There was also another station situated at Coleford, it was opened by the Severn and Wye Railway.
5.2 miSW
Archaeological site
Darkhill Ironworks, Forest of Dean
134 min walk • Darkhill Ironworks, and the neighbouring Titanic Steelworks, are internationally important industrial remains associated with the development of the iron and steel industries. Both are scheduled monuments.
3.4 miW
Church
Holy Jesus Church, Lydbrook
88 min walk • Holy Jesus Church at Lydbrook is a Church of England parish church in the English county of Gloucestershire.
2.1 miN
Park
Plump Hill
53 min walk • Plump Hill Dolomite Quarry is a 4.5-hectare nature reserve in Gloucestershire in the Forest of Dean. The site is managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and held under agreement with the Forestry Commission since 1982.
2.2 miNE
Monastery
Flaxley Abbey
57 min walk • Flaxley Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in England, now a Grade I listed manor and private residence, near the village of Flaxley in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It is the former seat of the Crawley-Boevey Baronets.
2.6 miSW
Park, Vernacular architecture
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Forest of Dean
66 min walk • The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a point of interest in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The Sculpture Trail links several different site-specific sculptures commissioned for the forest.
4.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Slaughter Stream Cave, Letcombe Valley
119 min walk • Slaughter Stream Cave, also known as Wet Sink, is a cave system in the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean. A series of fixed ladders and two pitches lead to sporting streamways, sandy crawls and fossil passages.