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many local Attractions in the Forest of Dean besides the many walk's. Scattered
thro' the Forest are many old iron ore workings, commonly called "Scowles"
near Bream village are two such area's. One to the South known locally
as the Devils Chapel. This is in one of the few private woodlands in the
forest. In the past the village band has played in an arena that was formed
by the removal of the iron ore over many centuries, also the Parish Church
of Bream have held services there. Other Scowles are to the North
of the village. Both of these sets of Scowles are frequently visited by
Cavers "Pot holers" who explore the underground passages and caves.
For some local Photo's go to www.breamvillage.co.uk/7.html Clearwell Caves .......... These are old Iron Ore mines that are open to the public for guided tours. Part of these caves are still in use today for the mining of ochre. They are situated on the Coleford side of the ancient village of Clearwell. Puzzle Wood.......... Another series of Scowles are three miles away towards Coleford. As the miners followed the veins of ore they created a wierd landscape. These workings have been turned into pathways, creating a kind of maze. Perrygrove Railway ......Opposite Puzzle Wood is a narrow gauge railway that goes up through a small wood. It is ideal for a day out for the children as they organize a treasure hunt on the train and in the wood. Dean Forest
Railway.......... Old engines and rolling stock have been
preserved and put back into use on this old forest rail track that at one
time was a very busy mineral line, taking coal from the collieries to the
docks at Lydney, and stone from the quarries.
Newent Town .....Is on the Northern edge of the Forest and have some old streets and houses. The shambles at Newent takes you back in time. Close by is the Three Choirs Vineyard where you may be able to sample their good wine and even buy some. Newent is also the home of the Bird of Prey Centre if you want to see a large selection birds of prey flying. Chepstow .......... Across the Wye to the West from the forest is The Old town of Chepstow with it's Castle on the bank of the river Wye. In the town are the remains of the Medieval wall and Archway, narrow streets and old houses in the centre of the town. Gloucester................ To the East of the forest across the river Severn, is the City of Gloucester and it's Ancient Cathedral and Docks. These old docks have been redeveloped retaining the splendour of the old warehouses and water ways. Farther a field we have within a 75 minute car run. The Cotswold hills........... to the East and its many small pretty villages of Cotswold stone. Brecon Beacons
and the Welsh Mountains................are to the West and North
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