Welcome to Plump Hill

Plump Hill is a small village located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The village is known for its beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings. It is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside. The village is surrounded by lush green forests and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for hiking and cycling.

One of the main attractions of Plump Hill is the Plump Hill Dolomite Quarry. The quarry is a popular spot for rock climbers and hikers, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The quarry is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and foxes. Visitors can take a guided tour of the quarry to learn about its history and the process of extracting dolomite.

Plump Hill is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Plump Hill Methodist Church and the Plump Hill Cottage. The Methodist Church was built in the 19th century and is still in use today. The Plump Hill Cottage is a traditional stone cottage that dates back to the 17th century. It has been restored and is now a popular holiday rental for visitors to the area. Overall, Plump Hill is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 14.4°C

Feels Like: 13.4°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

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Sgs Berkeley Green Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Lister	Gloucestershire Science And Technology Park Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9FB 8004701516 School Website
Aurora Severnside School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Rachel Lynch	Unit A21 Berkeley Green Science And Technology Park Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9FB 1452671717 School Website
Stone With Woodford Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Tomkins	Stone Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9JX 01454260309 School Website
Oldbury On Severn Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Amanda Luke	Church Road Oldbury-On-Severn Thornbury Oldbury-On-Severn Gloucestershire BS35 1QG 01454414297 School Website
Manorbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Darren Stanley	Park Road Thornbury Thornbury Gloucestershire BS35 1JW 01454867225 School Website
The Castle School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Docherty	Park Road Thornbury Thornbury Gloucestershire BS35 1HT 01454862100 School Website
Sheiling School Thornbury Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Mrs Dean Frances-Hawksley	Thornbury Park Thornbury Thornbury Gloucestershire BS35 1HP 01454412194 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Thornbury Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr S Gillman	Church Road Thornbury Thornbury Gloucestershire BS35 1HJ 01454866760 School Website
Berkeley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alexandra Robbins	Marybrook Street Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9AZ 1453810254 School Website
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Thornbury Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Mainwaring	Easton Hill Road Thornbury Thornbury Gloucestershire BS35 1AW 01454866680 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 3.74 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 6.68 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 7.70 Miles

Pilning Station Road, Pilning, Gloucestershire, BS35 4JT 9.03 Miles

Patchway Station Road, Patchway, Gloucestershire, BS34 6LP 9.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Andys Taxis Of Thornbury 01454 414002 53 Charles Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS35 1LW 3.04 Miles
Lavish Chauffeur Cars 07779 566461 22 Victoria Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS35 1JE 3.05 Miles
Castle Cars Private Hire 01453 511793 Fishers Road, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9AU 3.48 Miles
Town And Country Cars 01454 851818 17 Maple Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS35 2JW 3.54 Miles
Mave's Private Hire 01454 886778 8 The Plain, Bristol, Bristol, BS35 2AG 3.67 Miles
Maves Private Hire 01454 886778 8 The Plain, Bristol, Bristol, BS35 2AG 3.67 Miles
Thornbury Hire 01454 413404 1 Gillingstool, Bristol, Bristol, BS35 2EG 3.79 Miles
Tobys Taxis And Minibus Hire 01594 840448 74 Harrison Way, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5BH 4.23 Miles
Five Star Travel Ltd Uk 01454 852718 18 Armstrong Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS35 2PQ 4.24 Miles
Taxicabs 01594 843456 20A Hill Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HQ 4.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Severnview Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Eastland Road Thornbury Bristol BS35 1DP
Severnview Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Eastland Road Thornbury Bristol BS35 1DP
Severnview Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Eastland Road Thornbury Bristol BS35 1DP
Severn View Family Practice 01454 412599	Thornbury Health Centre Eastland Road, Thornbury Bristol BS35 1DP
Streamside Surgery 01454 412167	Thornbury Health Centre Eastland Road, Thornbury Bristol BS35 1DP

Local Stores

Thornbury
Badger Road
Thornbury
BRISTOL
Gloucestershire
BS35 1AD
Store Website
3.02 miles

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SPAR Thornbury
Thornbury Motors Limited
Grovesend Road
Thornbury
BS35 2EF
01454 412535
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rowe Veterinary Group
3 Pullins Green Thornbury Bristol Gloucestershire BS35 2AX 01454 415478 thornbury@rowevetgroup.com Website 3.67 miles
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Tyndale Vets Ltd
Lower Wick Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6DD 01453 511 311 reception@tyndalevets.co.uk Website 4.33 miles

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Sundean Lydney
11 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DP 01594 840404 info@sundeanvets.co.uk Website 4.37 miles
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The Coppins Veterinary Practice
Hope Manor Farmhouse Cutts Heath Road Milbury Heath Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8PS 01454 269339 4.39 miles

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Additional Building The Coppins Veterinary Practice
Hope Manor Farmhouse Milbury Heath Nr Falfield Bristol GL12 8PS 01454 269339 vets@thecoppinsvets.org.uk Website 4.39 miles

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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
1 Tuthill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PA 01594 842185 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.57 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Severn Way River Severn
A Truly Gorgeous Walk Along The Banks Of The River Severn, Following Part Of The Severn Way. Open Fields And Water With Lovely Views Of The Bridge. Severn Way Lancashire 4.50 miles Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days

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Stinchcombe Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Stinchcombe Hill, Which Lies To The West Of Dursley. You Will Experience Superb Views From Parts Of The Walk And Circle Part Of Stinchcombe Golf Course. GL11 6AQ 6.73 miles From Dursley, Head West Toward Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club. Follow The Road Up. The First Car Park Is For The Golf Course, So Continue Past That A Short While Until Reaching Stinchcombe Hill Car Park, On Your Left.

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 8.19 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.

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 9.83 miles

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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 10.08 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'.

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 11.75 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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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Fog	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	10.8°C	9.5°C	8.5°C	7.5°C	11.5°C	16.5°C	20.8°C	22.6°C	23°C	21.5°C	19.5°C	17.9°C
Feels Like	10.5°C	9.2°C	8.3°C	7.4°C	11.5°C	16.5°C	20.8°C	24.1°C	24.7°C	21.5°C	19.5°C	17.9°C

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Temp	16.8°C	15.7°C	14.9°C	14.4°C	17.1°C	19.6°C	21.2°C	21.6°C	21.4°C	20.9°C	19.6°C	16.1°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	15.8°C	15°C	14.6°C	17.2°C	19.7°C	21.2°C	21.6°C	21.4°C	20.9°C	19.6°C	16.2°C

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Temp	17°C	17°C	16.6°C	16.2°C	13.7°C	12.5°C	13.3°C	15.7°C	17.1°C	16.7°C	14.5°C	15.6°C
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