Natural landmarks · South West England
Dark Hill
In or near St Briavels.
Dark Hill — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakiron · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dark Hill is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dark Hill is located in the West Midlands. It is noted for its natural features and is part of the area's diverse landscape. The site offers opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7764, -2.5956
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Oakiron — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/7167337456 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dark Hill?
- Dark Hill is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7LX), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Dark Hill?
- Dark Hill — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dark Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Oakiron, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7LX.
- Is Dark Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Dark Hill is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dark Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Dark Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dark Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Oakiron, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7LX.