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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ruardean Hill

In or near Ruardean Woodside.

Ruardean Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 290 m.

Highest point in the Forest of Dean, 1 - geograph.org.uk - 7955816

Jonathan Billinger β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8496, -2.5313
County
Gloucestershire
Parish
Drybrook
Postcode
GL17 9AR
Parliamentary constituency
Forest of Dean
Nearest railway station
Rookwood β€” 9.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ruardean Hill

Ruardean Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england west midlands.

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Ruardean WoodsideπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Ruardean Woodside

Ruardean Woodside β€” village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.

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Gated house, Drybrook - geograph.org.uk - 5884953πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Drybrook

Drybrook β€” a village in england west midlands.

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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

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Castles Β· South West England

Ruardyn Castle

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Parks Β· South West England

Mitcheldean Meend Marsh

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Where to eat & stay near Ruardean Hill

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· South West England

Greenway Farm Campsite

Greenway Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

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Hostels Β· West Midlands

Wye Valley YHA

Wye Valley YHA β€” a hostel in england west midlands.

Railway Road, Ruspidge - geograph.org.uk - 6276880πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Enfield Park

Enfield Park β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

White Houses by an Orchard - geograph.org.uk - 4409432πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· West Midlands

Greenacres Camping & Caravan Site

Greenacres Camping & Caravan Site β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Not enough apostrophes^ - geograph.org.uk - 4184951πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South West England

The Saracens Head

The Saracens Head β€” a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.

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Phone box and steps - geograph.org.uk - 4433653πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

The Paddocks

The Paddocks β€” a hostel in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

Abandoned^ - geograph.org.uk - 6714755πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rosswyn Hotel

Rosswyn Hotel in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Peacocks, Ross-on-Wye - geograph.org.uk - 6679830πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

King Charles II

King Charles II in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Ross on Wye - The Man of Ross PH with fish sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 6844423πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

The Man of Ross

The Man of Ross β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

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Whitchurch - Old Court Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 7576536πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Old Court Hotel

Old Court Hotel in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Ross on Wye - geograph.org.uk - 6818409πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Plough Inn

Plough Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Yew Tree (Public House)

The Yew Tree (Public House) in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently 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.