Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Ruardean Hill
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Ruardean Hill β mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 290 m.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood Β· 9.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Ruardean Hill is a mountain located in england west midlands. Elevation: 290 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ruardean Hill is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It is part of the Forest of Dean area, offering various walking and hiking opportunities. Visitors can expect scenic views and a range of trails suitable for different skill levels. The natural landscape features a mix of woodlands and open spaces, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8496, -2.5313
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Drybrook
- Postcode
- GL17 9AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood β 9.1 km
Sources
- osm: n11298087409 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Ruardean Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 0.0 km

Ruardean Woodside
Towns & cities Β· 0.8 km

Drybrook
Villages Β· 1.2 km

Ruardean
Castles Β· 1.4 km

Ruardyn Castle
Castles Β· 1.6 km

Mitcheldean Meend Marsh
Parks Β· 1.7 km

Ruardean Castle
Castles Β· 1.8 km

Ruardean Castle
Literary houses Β· 1.8 km

Greenway Farm Campsite
Campsites Β· 1.8 km

James & William Horlick
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.9 km
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Laymoor Quag
Parks Β· 2.5 km

Cinderford Canal
Canals Β· 2.6 km
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π· 5Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Ruardean Hill
Ruardean Hill β a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
π· 3Towns & cities Β· South West England
Ruardean Woodside
Ruardean Woodside β village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
Castles Β· South West England
Ruardean
Ruardean is a village in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, to the North West of Cinderford. It is situated on a hillside with views west towards the mountains of South Wales. Little now re
Castles Β· South West England
Ruardyn Castle
Ruardyn Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
π· 3Parks Β· South West England
Mitcheldean Meend Marsh
Mitcheldean Meend Marsh β park in United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ruardean Hill
Places to stay
Campsites Β· South West England
Greenway Farm Campsite
Greenway Farm Campsite β a campsite in england west midlands.
Caravan parks Β· South West England
Enfield Park
Enfield Park β a caravan park in england west midlands.
Campsites Β· West Midlands
Greenacres Camping & Caravan Site
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The Saracens Head
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Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs Β· West Midlands
The Man of Ross
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The Yew Tree (Public House)
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruardean Hill?
- Ruardean Hill is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL17 9AR), in the parish of Drybrook.
- What is Ruardean Hill?
- Ruardean Hill β mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 290 m.
- How do I get to Ruardean Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL17 9AR.
- Is Ruardean Hill a protected site?
- Yes β Ruardean Hill is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ruardean Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL17 9AR. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.