Mountains & hills · South West England
Ruardean Hill
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Ruardean Hill — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ruardean Hill is a named hill or mountain in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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 prominent mountain located in the West Midlands. It is known for its scenic views and natural beauty, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape. The hill offers a blend of woodland and open spaces, appealing to both hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8496, -2.5314
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Drybrook
- Postcode
- GL17 9AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 9.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608185 (CC BY 4.0)
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Ruardean Woodside
Towns & cities · 0.8 km
Drybrook
Villages · 1.2 km
Ruardean
Castles · 1.4 km
Ruardyn Castle
Castles · 1.6 km
Mitcheldean Meend Marsh
Parks · 1.7 km
Ruardean Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
Ruardean Castle
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Greenway Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.8 km
James & William Horlick
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
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Laymoor Quag
Parks · 2.5 km
Cinderford Canal
Canals · 2.6 km
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Greenway Farm Campsite
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📷 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 — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
- 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 — 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.