Mountains & hills · South West England
Ruardean Hill
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Ruardean Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 290 m.
Jonathan Billinger — 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 · 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 — 9.1 km
Sources
- osm: n11298087409 (ODbL)
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James & William Horlick
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
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Parks · 2.5 km
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Canals · 2.6 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruardean Hill?
- Ruardean Hill is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL17 9AR), in the parish of Drybrook.
- What is Ruardean Hill?
- Ruardean Hill — 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. The nearest town is Ruardean Woodside. Drivers can use postcode GL17 9AR.
- Is Ruardean Hill a protected site?
- Yes — 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.