Where is Vale of Berkeley?

Vale of Berkeley is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9AR), in the parish of Berkeley.

How do I get to Vale of Berkeley?

The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13 9AR.

Is Vale of Berkeley a protected site?

Yes — Vale of Berkeley is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.

How do I get to Vale of Berkeley?

The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9AR.

Gorges · South West England

Vale of Berkeley

In or near Sharpness.

Vale of Berkeley — a gorge in england west midlands.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Lydney · 5.1 km

A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Vale of Berkeley is a gorge located in the West Midlands. This geographical feature is characterised by its steep cliffs and scenic landscapes. The area offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, making it a notable site for nature enthusiasts. Its natural beauty contributes to the diverse ecology of the region.

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

Coordinates: 51.6964, -2.4622
County: Gloucestershire
District: Stroud
Parish: Berkeley
Postcode: GL13 9AR
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
Nearest railway station: Lydney — 5.1 km

Sources

manual: geonames-2655860 (CC BY 4.0)

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Theatres · South West England

Berkeley Cinema

Berkeley Cinema in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Chapels · South West England

Union Chapel With Railings

Union Chapel With Railings — chapel in Berkeley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK.

♿↗ jennermuseum.com

Berkeley Pharmacy in Market Place and memorial plaque - geograph.org.uk - 5643145

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Castles · South West England

Berkeley, Gloucestershire

Berkeley ( BARK-lee) is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District in Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Vale of Berkeley between the east bank of the River Severn and the M5 motorway

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The Old White Hart, Berkeley - geograph.org.uk - 5643141

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Hotels · South West England

Berkeley Arms

Berkeley Arms — a hotel in england west midlands.

↗ camra.org.uk

Rebuilt 18th century wall, Berkeley - geograph.org.uk - 3551094

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Museums · South West England

Edward Jenner Museum

Edward Jenner Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶↗ jennermuseum.com

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Tower of Church of St Mary

Tower of Church of St Mary — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I🐕↗ jennermuseum.com

Where to eat & stay near Vale of Berkeley

Places to stay

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Hotels · South West England

Berkeley Arms

Berkeley Arms — a hotel in england west midlands.

↗ camra.org.uk

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Caravan parks · South West England

Hogdown

Hogdown — a caravan park in england west midlands.

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Campsites · South West England

Hogsdown Farm

Hogsdown Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ hogsdownfarm.co.uk

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Campsites · South West England

Tudor Caravan Park

Tudor Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ tudorcaravanpark.com

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Caravan parks · South West England

Moorend Farm CL caravan site

Moorend Farm CL caravan site — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Free↗ moorendfarmcl.co.uk

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Hostels · South West England

Youth Hostel

Youth Hostel — a hostel in england west midlands.