National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Iron Road
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Iron Road — Public artwork (sculpture) by Keir Smith.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Iron Road 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 Rookwood, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Official information
Iron Road is a sculpture by Keir Smith, installed along a disused railway embankment in the forest. It features twenty railway sleepers made from jarrah wood, each adorned with carved imagery that reflects the site's industrial past and natural elements.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Iron Road is located in West Dean, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands region. This route is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Wye Valley, known for its scenic landscapes and natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8154, -2.5579
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n702769055 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Road?
- Iron Road is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EL), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Iron Road?
- Iron Road — Public artwork (sculpture) by Keir Smith.
- How do I get to Iron Road?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EL.
- Is Iron Road a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Road is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Iron Road free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Road?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EL.