Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is a geographical, historical and cultural region in the western part of the county of Gloucestershire, England. It forms a roughly triangular plateau bounded by the River Wye to the west and northwest, Herefordshire to the north, the River Severn to the south, and the City of Gloucester to the east.Places of Interest
Highlights: Parkend railway station and Church of St.Paul.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Parkend and Yorkley.
Yorkley
Village
Yorkley is a village in west Gloucestershire, England. Yorkley is situated 1½ miles southeast of Forest of Dean.
Forest of Dean
- Type: Forest
- Location: England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.78333° or 51° 47′ north
Longitude
-2.55° or 2° 33′ west
Elevation
463 feet (141 metres)
Open location code
9C3VQCMX+8X
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Phipps Bottom and Yorkley Slade.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Staple Edge Hill and Speech House.
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