No. 2 Bridge Cottage guidebook
5 places to visit on foot from the cottage
The well is a 10-15 minute walk from the cottage, turn left onto the main road and then right at the derelict mill, follow the track to a pond and walk up the hill from the pond to find the Well. The Well is an ancient spring whose name dates from the medieval period. Fabled to cure rheumatism and skin diseases, take a dip if you dare. The woods around the Well are beautiful for a walk and there are often rope swings and dens to play in.
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St. Anthony's Well
The well is a 10-15 minute walk from the cottage, turn left onto the main road and then right at the derelict mill, follow the track to a pond and walk up the hill from the pond to find the Well. The Well is an ancient spring whose name dates from the medieval period. Fabled to cure rheumatism and skin diseases, take a dip if you dare. The woods around the Well are beautiful for a walk and there are often rope swings and dens to play in.
Welshbury woods holds a historic iron-age fort. The fort is a 15-20 minute walk from the cottage, turn left onto the main road and left again at the triangle. Walk along the lane for a few hundred metres before taking the footpath on the right next to the sheep shed. Follow the track up hill and turn left opposite a stile into a field for a circular walk around the fort. The Fort is thought to have been built by Celts and dates back to 1600 BC. It is reputed to be the place where the Celtic Dobunni tribe staged its last battle against the Romans after a long running guerrilla war.
Welshbury Wood
Welshbury woods holds a historic iron-age fort. The fort is a 15-20 minute walk from the cottage, turn left onto the main road and left again at the triangle. Walk along the lane for a few hundred metres before taking the footpath on the right next to the sheep shed. Follow the track up hill and turn left opposite a stile into a field for a circular walk around the fort. The Fort is thought to have been built by Celts and dates back to 1600 BC. It is reputed to be the place where the Celtic Dobunni tribe staged its last battle against the Romans after a long running guerrilla war.
The 14th Century Abenhall Church of St. Michael boasts some beautiful stained-glass windows. The Church is built of local red sandstone and has excellent contemporary carvings relating to the Forest of Dean's industries. This Church was originally built as a chapel of ease and was expanded in the 14th century to include a nave, south aisle and tower.
Abenhall
The 14th Century Abenhall Church of St. Michael boasts some beautiful stained-glass windows. The Church is built of local red sandstone and has excellent contemporary carvings relating to the Forest of Dean's industries. This Church was originally built as a chapel of ease and was expanded in the 14th century to include a nave, south aisle and tower.
Our 10 favourite free places to visit
May Hill
Beeldenroute Forest of Dean
Speech House RoadPedalabikeaway
New RoadThe Kymin
Symonds Yat
Gloucester Kathedraal
12 College GrnTake a walk around the ponds and make the climb to the Blaize Bailey view point for amazing views across the iconic horse shoe bend of the river Severn
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Soudley Ponds
12 Church RdTake a walk around the ponds and make the climb to the Blaize Bailey view point for amazing views across the iconic horse shoe bend of the river Severn
Take a walk through the beautiful arboretum, boasting over 200 trees, some of which date back to the early 1900s. You;ve now got a great excuse to visit Speech House Hotel next door for a delicious cream tea.
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Cyril Hart Arboretum
Unnamed RoadTake a walk through the beautiful arboretum, boasting over 200 trees, some of which date back to the early 1900s. You;ve now got a great excuse to visit Speech House Hotel next door for a delicious cream tea.
Lovely cafe and large outdoor play area for the kids.
You can start the Sculpture trail walk from here or stop halfway around for an ice cream.
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Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House RoadLovely cafe and large outdoor play area for the kids.
You can start the Sculpture trail walk from here or stop halfway around for an ice cream.
Best local pubs
Great local pub with delicious food and local ales / ciders.
Indoor seating and large pub garden with small play area.
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The Red Hart Inn
Blaisdon LaneGreat local pub with delicious food and local ales / ciders.
Indoor seating and large pub garden with small play area.
Great reasonably priced food, specialising in pies.
Indoor & outdoor seating available. You can also reserve your own outdoor 'covered pod' to ensure strict social distancing.
Take-aways & delivery available at the moment due to Covid-19.
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The Farmers Boy Longhope
Ross RoadGreat reasonably priced food, specialising in pies.
Indoor & outdoor seating available. You can also reserve your own outdoor 'covered pod' to ensure strict social distancing.
Take-aways & delivery available at the moment due to Covid-19.
Traditional pub with a large outdoor seating area overlooking the river Severn. Great food and local ales / ciders.
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White Hart Inn
Traditional pub with a large outdoor seating area overlooking the river Severn. Great food and local ales / ciders.
Wet weather activities
Really interesting natural cave system which can be explored without any additional safety equipment.
Deep-level caving also available to explore smaller / deeper parts of the caves - please check the website as this is currently closed due to Covid-19.
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Clearwell-grotten
The RocksReally interesting natural cave system which can be explored without any additional safety equipment.
Deep-level caving also available to explore smaller / deeper parts of the caves - please check the website as this is currently closed due to Covid-19.
Cute pottery painting cafe with lots of different items to choose from for everyone in your group. Paint the items and receive them in the post a week later once fired in the kiln.
Booking needed at the moment.
Bird's Pottery
Broad StreetCute pottery painting cafe with lots of different items to choose from for everyone in your group. Paint the items and receive them in the post a week later once fired in the kiln.
Booking needed at the moment.
Adrenaline adventures
Brilliant high ropes course situated next to the beautiful Mallards Pike lakes.
Advanced booking needed.
15 minute drive from No. 2 Bridge Cottages.
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge en Forest Segway)
Brilliant high ropes course situated next to the beautiful Mallards Pike lakes.
Advanced booking needed.
15 minute drive from No. 2 Bridge Cottages.
Hire a kayak or canoe and spend the day on the river Wye - suitable for all the family. Easy paddling with some very small rapids. 1/2 day or full day trips available.
Advanced booking essential.
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Canoe the Wye
Hire a kayak or canoe and spend the day on the river Wye - suitable for all the family. Easy paddling with some very small rapids. 1/2 day or full day trips available.
Advanced booking essential.
Abseiling, canoeing, raft building, caving or rock climbing - take your pick.
Advanced booking essential.
30 mins from No.2 Bridge Cottage
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Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre
Abseiling, canoeing, raft building, caving or rock climbing - take your pick.
Advanced booking essential.
30 mins from No.2 Bridge Cottage
Mountain bike park with some huge jumps and challenging runs.
Experienced riders only!
Redhill Extreme
Mountain bike park with some huge jumps and challenging runs.
Experienced riders only!
Groups of 10+ required
It's like paint balling but uses laser guns instead, avoiding any injuries or stains! You are required to split into two teams to compete against each other in different challenges / scenarios. A great laugh and brilliant for wearing out the kids!
Advanced booking essential.
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BattleSports Glos
Groups of 10+ required
It's like paint balling but uses laser guns instead, avoiding any injuries or stains! You are required to split into two teams to compete against each other in different challenges / scenarios. A great laugh and brilliant for wearing out the kids!
Advanced booking essential.