Welcome to Forwood

Forwood is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated in the Cotswold district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Forwood is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 200 people. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community.

Forwood has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops, pubs, and businesses. Today, Forwood is a much quieter place, but it still retains its charm and character. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the Forwood Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century.

Forwood is a great place to visit if you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing break. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants, serving delicious food and drink. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a family holiday, Forwood is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Newnham St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Guy Phillips	Station Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AT 01594516208 School Website
Westbury On Severn Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anna-Mai Armstrong	The Village Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PA 01452760303 School Website
Littledean Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Mcgoldrick	Church Street Littledean Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3NL 01594822171 School Website
Forest View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Lyons	Latimer Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2QA 01594822241 School Website
Soudley School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mel Davis	Soudley Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2UA 01594822004 School Website
St Whites Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Tilling	Sneyd Wood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3GD 01594822311 School Website
The Forest High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Alan Dane	Causeway Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2AZ 01594822257 School Website
Walmore Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Preece	Walmore Hill Minsterworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 8LA 01452750373 School Website
Lakefield Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Williams	Lake Lane Frampton-On-Severn Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 7HG 1452740205 School Website
Blakeney Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Preece	High Street Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4EB 01594510270 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 7.19 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 7.67 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 7.92 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 9.29 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 10.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Quicksilver Cars Ltd 01452 529973 The Firs The Village, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA 1.48 Miles
Satellite Cars 01594 826398 59 Oak Way, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3PG 2.05 Miles
A1 Taxi And Courier Service 07764 202205 52 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2EA 2.98 Miles
Crystal Travel 01594 824846 3A Heywood Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PL 3.00 Miles
Kc Cars 01594 823020 6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ 3.21 Miles
Tramway Private Hire 01594 822238 A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY 3.23 Miles
Ben Taxi 01594 410070 54 The Keelings, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NG 3.35 Miles
Keith's Kars 01452 830213 Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ 4.60 Miles
Glostour Motorhome Hire 01452 740375 La Paloma, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 7NT 5.24 Miles
421 Taxi 01452 421421 271 Bristol Rd, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4JJ 5.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broad Oak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northend No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ferry No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newnham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penby Lawn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Grange No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Greyhound No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Weighbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullo Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pleasant Stile Littledean No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Popes Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery Westbury On Severn	The Surgery Rodley Road Westbury-On-Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PF
Newnham Surgery 01594 516241	Newnham&Westbury Surgery Rodley Road Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PF
Cinderford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Health Centre Dockham Road Cinderford GL14 2AN
Cinderford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Health Centre Dockham Road Cinderford GL14 2AN
Forest Health Care 01594 820820	Cinderford Medical Centre Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NX

Local Stores

Valley Road
72 Valley Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2PA
01594 825182
Store Website
3.39 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Churchum
Euro Garages
A40
Churchum
Gloucester
GL2 8AA
01452 750 704
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 2.99 miles

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Carrot Tops Mobile Surgery For Pets
50B Railway Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3HL 01594 824 765 enquiries@carrottopsmobilesurgery.co.uk Website 3.12 miles
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Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0QD 01452 830086 longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
1 Tuthill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PA 01594 842185 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 6.80 miles

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Spa Veterinary Services Ltd
3 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 4PJ 01452 883727 6.82 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Quedgeley Veterinary Surgery
108 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 4NA 01452 722089 johna@aasvets.co.uk 6.94 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path. Haresfield Ln 7.16 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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Coaley Peak
A Circular Dog Walk At Coaley Peak Viewpoint, Offering Fantastic Views At The Beginning Of The Walk. The Walk Starts At A Picnic Site, Ideal As A Start Or End-Point To This 3-Mile Walk. GL10 3TP 8.56 miles From Stroud, Take The B4066 Heading South. Go Through Selsley And Remain On The Road Until You See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Right To 'Picnic Area / Viewpoint / Nympsfield Long Barrow'.

Edge Valley Of Gloucester
A Walk Through The Woods Along The Side Of A Spur In The Valley Of Gloucester. Established Tracks Available But Always Best To Create Your Own. Cotswold Way Stroud GL6 6PR 8.66 miles

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Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 8.80 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Coaley Peak
Absolutely Beautiful For Those Of You Who Like Walking With A View, A Very Large Field Along From The Picnic Area Perfect For Them To Stretch Those Legs! Go Through The Gate, To The Point And You Will Feel Your On Top Of The World Weavers Cottage Coaley Peak Coaley Dursley GL11 5AU 8.89 miles

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Cam Long Down
A Circular Dog Walk At Cam Long Down, Offering Amazing Views And Stunning Scenery At The Top Of Cam Peak. GL11 5HH 8.98 miles From The A4135 In Dursley, Turn Right At The Roundabout With Lloyds Bank, To Head Up Long Street. This Turns Left Into Drake Lane. Follow Drake Lane Until The End Where It Meets Springhill. Turn Right Here And Follow The Road Until You See The Car Park On Your Right.

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