The Forest of Dean was established as a royal hunting ground in Norman times, and this glorious place now covers approximately 27,000 acres, and contains a staggering 20 million trees. People who live within the forest are known as 'foresters’, and they enjoy ancient rights and privilidges that survive from more feudal times. The town of Ross-on-Wye has a commanding position overlooking the River Wye, and boasts an impressive array of architectural styles, from pre-historic caves to elegant Regency buildings.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Forest of Dean & Wye Valley (The South Midlands) include Bigswier, Blakeney, Cinderford, Coleford, Drybrook, Dymock, Forest of Dean, Forthampton, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Hereford, Longhope, Lower Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Newent, Newnham, Ross On Wye, Ross-on-Wye, ruardean, Symonds Yat East, Symonds Yat West, Whitchurch, Wilton, and more.

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