Caves Β· South West England
Bixhead Stone Mine
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Bixhead Stone Mine β cave in england west midlands.
Jonathan Billinger β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood Β· 2.1 km
About
Bixhead Stone Mine is a cave located in england west midlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bixhead Stone Mine is a cave located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance in stone extraction. The site offers a glimpse into the mining practices of the region. Visitors can explore the cave's features and learn about its geological and industrial history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7961, -2.5877
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Coleford
- Postcode
- GL16 7EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood β 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: n2246199865 (ODbL)
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π· 3Mines & mining heritage Β· South West England
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π· 5Mountain bike trails Β· South West England
Elephant Man
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π· 5π· 3Quarries Β· South West England
Wimberry Quarries
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π· 5Where to eat & stay near Bixhead Stone Mine
Places to stay
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π· 5B&Bs Β· South West England
Edale House B&B
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π· 5Caravan parks Β· South West England
Whitemead Park
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π· 5Campsites Β· South West England
Whitemead Forest Park
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Whitemead Park
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Places to eat & drink
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π· 6Historic pubs Β· South West England
The Yew Tree (Public House)
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π· 7Historic pubs Β· South West England
King's Head Hotel
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π· 5π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bixhead Stone Mine?
- Bixhead Stone Mine is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EE), in the parish of Coleford.
- What is Bixhead Stone Mine?
- Bixhead Stone Mine β cave in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Bixhead Stone Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EE.
- Is Bixhead Stone Mine a protected site?
- Yes β Bixhead Stone Mine is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bixhead Stone Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EE.