Natural landmarks · South West England
Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre 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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Official information
The Heart of the Stone is a sculpture by Tim Lees located at the site of a former coal mine in the Forest of Dean. The artwork features a six-ton piece of carved sandstone, symbolizing the connection between the forest's history and the miners who once worked there.
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
The Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre is located in the West Midlands. This facility offers bike hire and cycling-related services, catering to both leisure cyclists and families. It serves as a hub for exploring the surrounding area on two wheels.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8091, -2.5698
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 4 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/71576221 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre?
- Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EH), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre?
- Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EH.
- Is Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EH.