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Parks · South West England

Laymoor Quag

In or near Ruardean Woodside.

ModernFree admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Laymoor Quag — park in United Kingdom.

Laymoor Quag, parks in Gloucestershire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Parkend · 7.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Laymoor Quag is a public park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1982. Wikidata describes it as: "park in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.8293°, -2.5173°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Laymoor Quag (grid reference SO644146) is a 3.5-hectare (8.6-acre) nature reserve within the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review' as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS). The site is owned by the Forestry Commission and managed under agreement by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust since 1982.

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Coordinates
51.8293, -2.5173
County
Gloucestershire
Parish
Cinderford
Postcode
GL14 2YN
Parliamentary constituency
Forest of Dean
Established
1982
Nearest railway station
Parkend7.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laymoor Quag?
Laymoor Quag is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 2YN), in the parish of Cinderford.
What is Laymoor Quag?
Laymoor Quag — park in United Kingdom.
How do I get to Laymoor Quag?
The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL14 2YN.
When was Laymoor Quag built?
Built or established in 1982.
Who owns Laymoor Quag?
Laymoor Quag is owned by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Forestry Commission.
Is Laymoor Quag free to visit?
Yes, Laymoor Quag is free to enter.
How do I get to Laymoor Quag?
The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 2YN.