National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Echo
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Echo — Public artwork (sculpture) by Annie Cattrell.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Echo is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Official information
Echo is a sculpture by Annie Cattrell, created in 2008, that reflects the geological history of the forest. It is situated in a small quarry and mimics the exposed rocks of the quarry wall using fibreglass. The piece commemorates Jeremy Rees, a founder of the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Echo is located in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Wye Valley, known for its picturesque landscapes and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8136, -2.5457
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Cinderford
- Postcode
- GL16 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5753616940 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Echo?
- Echo is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EJ), in the parish of Cinderford.
- What is Echo?
- Echo — Public artwork (sculpture) by Annie Cattrell.
- How do I get to Echo?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EJ.
- Is Echo a protected site?
- Yes — Echo is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Echo free to visit?
- Yes, Echo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Echo?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EJ.