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Welcome to the Royal Forest Route web site.

The Forest of Dean is a stunning broadleaf forest on England's border with Wales, close to Gloucester, Bristol and Monmouth. The Royal Forest Route offers a 20-mile circuit through the heart of Gloucestershire's Royal Forest of Dean. It is suitable for drivers, walkers and cyclists.

We suggest that you stay in the area and use the route as your guide to a magical Forest that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien, Dennis Potter and J.K. Rowling.

Spring bluebells, Summer shade or Autumn colours make the Royal Forest of Dean one of England's greatest natural wonders.

Use this site to download a Map, driving instructions and to decide which of many attractions on the Royal Forest Route to visit.

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