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The Great Britain Guide

Towns & cities · South West England

Ruardean Woodside

Free admission

Ruardean Woodside — village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.

Ruardean Woodside, towns & cities in Gloucestershire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Rookwood · 8.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ruardean Woodside is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8470°, -2.5422°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Ruardean Woodside is a village in Gloucestershire, England, located in the Forest of Dean and tucked away behind Ruardean Hill and Brierley. There is a primary school and a village hall. The Roebuck was the last of the local pubs to close.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.8470, -2.5422
County
Gloucestershire
Parish
Drybrook
Postcode
GL17 9UP
Parliamentary constituency
Forest of Dean
Nearest railway station
Rookwood8.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Ruardean Woodside is a village located in Gloucestershire, in the West Midlands region of the UK. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Administrative county
Gloucestershire
Constituency
Forest of Dean

Things to see in Ruardean Woodside

65 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ruardean Woodside

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - "Black Dome" sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 8126411📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Black Dome

Black Dome — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Nash.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Cathedral📷 3

Cathedrals · South West England

Cathedral

Cathedral — Public artwork (sculpture) by Kevin Atherton.

Free👶forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Welcome to Forest of Dean Community Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 8113958📷 3

Canals · South West England

Cinderford Canal

Cinderford Canal — private canal in Gloucestershire, England.

Free🐕
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - A small brook running through the woodland - geograph.org.uk - 8126455📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Cone and Vessel

Cone and Vessel — Public artwork (sculpture) by Peter Randall-Page.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Place - The Sculpture Trail Forest of Dean - geograph.org.uk - 1023452📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Dead Wood - Bois Mort

Dead Wood - Bois Mort — Public artwork (sculpture) by Carole Drake.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
The sculpture "Echo" in Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - geograph.org.uk - 3619468📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Echo

Echo — Public artwork (sculpture) by Annie Cattrell.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Octopus-like tree base, Forest of Dean - geograph.org.uk - 869092📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Fire and Water Boats

Fire and Water Boats — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Nash.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Forest of Dean📷 5

Archaeological sites · South West England

Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean — geographical, historical and cultural region in Gloucestershire, England.

Free🐕
Foxes Bridge Bog📷 3

Wildlife reserves · South West England

Foxes Bridge Bog

Foxes Bridge Bog — nature reserve in Gloucestershire, England, UK.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Yet another rail section fencepost - geograph.org.uk - 6495715📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Grove of Silence

Grove of Silence — Public artwork by Ian Hamilton Finlay.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sculpture in the Forest of Dean - geograph.org.uk - 8284697📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Heart of the Stone

Heart of the Stone — Public artwork (sculpture) by Tim Lees.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
The sculpture "Cone and Vessel" in Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - geograph.org.uk - 3619453📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Hill33

Hill33 — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Cotterrell.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - "House" sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 8126461📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

House

House — Public artwork (sculpture) by Miles Davies.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - A fir tree sprouting new growth - geograph.org.uk - 8126443📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

In Situ

In Situ — Public artwork (sculpture) by Erika Tan.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - "Iron Road" sculpture - one of the sleepers - geograph.org.uk - 8126428📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Iron Road

Iron Road — Public artwork (sculpture) by Keir Smith.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Laymoor Quag📷 3

Parks · South West England

Laymoor Quag

Laymoor Quag — park in United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Ruardean church - geograph.org.uk - 7400740📷 3

Castles · South West England

Ruardyn Castle

Ruardyn Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.

👶thegreatbritainguide.com
Family Cycle Trail, Forest of Dean - geograph.org.uk - 7512855📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Searcher

Searcher — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sophie Ryder.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Spion Kop Quarry📷 3

Parks · South West England

Spion Kop Quarry

Spion Kop Quarry — Nature reserve in Gloucestershire.

Free🐕👶
Woorgreens Lake and Marsh📷 4

Parks · South West England

Woorgreens Lake and Marsh

Woorgreens Lake and Marsh — park in United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Stream, New Beechenhurst Inclosure - geograph.org.uk - 2046875📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Yaşasin

Yaşasin — Public artwork (sculpture) by Pomona Zipser.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Many-armed signpost opposite the Speech House Hotel in the Forest of Dean - geograph.org.uk - 4204735📷 4

Gardens · South West England

Speech House

Speech House — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Steep side road into the Forest of Dean - geograph.org.uk - 4202647📷 3

Mines & mining heritage · South West England

Hopewell Colliery

Hopewell Colliery — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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New Road, Cannop - geograph.org.uk - 6279659📷 3

Natural landmarks · South West England

Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre

Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk

Nearby

Highest point in the Forest of Dean, 1 - geograph.org.uk - 7955816📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

Ruardean Hill

Ruardean Hill — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.

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Highest point in the Forest of Dean, 1 - geograph.org.uk - 7955816📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

Ruardean Hill

Ruardean Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 290 m.

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South side of the church spire, Ruardean - geograph.org.uk - 8210387📷 5

Castles · 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

👶neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Ruardean church - geograph.org.uk - 7400740📷 3

Castles · South West England

Ruardyn Castle

Ruardyn Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.

👶thegreatbritainguide.com
Rooftop solar panels on a house in The Square, Ruardean - geograph.org.uk - 8221960📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

James & William Horlick

James & William Horlick — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St John the Baptist, Ruardean - geograph.org.uk - 4494403📷 3

Castles · South West England

Ruardean Castle

Ruardean Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Ruardean Woodside

Places to stay

Crossroads, Hawthorns Road, Drybrook - geograph.org.uk - 5884957📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Greenway Farm Campsite

Greenway Farm Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.

Freegreenwayfarm.org
Youth Hostel at Welsh Bicknor - geograph.org.uk - 1903541📷 5

Hostels · West Midlands

Wye Valley YHA

Wye Valley YHA — a hostel in england west midlands.

Railway Road, Ruspidge - geograph.org.uk - 6276880📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Enfield Park

Enfield Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.

White Houses by an Orchard - geograph.org.uk - 4409432📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Greenacres Camping & Caravan Site

Greenacres Camping & Caravan Site — a campsite in england west midlands.

Not enough apostrophes^ - geograph.org.uk - 4184951📷 5

B&Bs · South West England

The Saracens Head

The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.

Freesaracensheadinn.co.uk
Phone box and steps - geograph.org.uk - 4433653📷 5

Hostels · South West England

The Paddocks

The Paddocks — a hostel in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

Whitchurch - Old Court Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 7576536📷 7

Historic pubs · South Wales

Old Court Hotel

Old Court Hotel in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Abandoned^ - geograph.org.uk - 6714755📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Rosswyn Hotel

Rosswyn Hotel in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Peacocks, Ross-on-Wye - geograph.org.uk - 6679830📷 5

Historic pubs · 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 - 6844423📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Man of Ross

The Man of Ross — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕madeinross.co.uk
Ross on Wye - geograph.org.uk - 6818409📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Plough Inn

Plough Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.

King George V postbox in a house wall, Newland, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 7726069📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Ostrich

The Ostrich in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruardean Woodside?
Ruardean Woodside is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL17 9UP), in the parish of Drybrook.
What is Ruardean Woodside?
Ruardean Woodside — village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
How do I get to Ruardean Woodside?
The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL17 9UP.
Is Ruardean Woodside a protected site?
Yes — Ruardean Woodside is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
Is Ruardean Woodside free to visit?
Yes, Ruardean Woodside is free to enter.
How do I get to Ruardean Woodside?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GL17 9UP. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.