Welcome to Welsh Bicknor

Welsh Bicknor is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wye and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Welsh Bicknor is the St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Welsh Bicknor is the Wye Valley Walk, which passes through the village. The walk is a 136-mile long-distance footpath that follows the River Wye from its source in the Welsh mountains to the sea. The walk is a great way to explore the beautiful countryside around Welsh Bicknor and is a popular activity for visitors to the area.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 12.4°C

Feels Like: 9.7°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
English Bicknor Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Isaac	English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PG 1594860367 School Website
Goodrich C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Miles	Goodrich Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 6HY 01600890422 School Website
Lydbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lusted	School Road Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9PX 01594860344 School Website
Ruardean Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Manning	School Road Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XQ 01594542461 School Website
Walford Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Louise George	Walford Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 5SA 01989562209 School Website
Whitchurch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Stevens	Whitchurch Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DA 01600890571 School Website
Woodside Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Mel Davis	Denehurst Ruardean Woodside Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XP 01594542287 School Website
Berry Hill Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Amy Pugh	Nine Wells Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7AT 01594832262 School Website
Five Acres High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Phelps	Five Acres Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QW 1594832263 School Website
Drybrook Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Henesey	Drybrook Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JF 1594542448 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 10.04 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 14.00 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 15.01 Miles

Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 15.11 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 15.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pams Private Hire 01594 860575 The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH 1.91 Miles
Spright Cars 01600 700110 Cedars House, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DQ 2.60 Miles
Alan's Airport Services 01989 564851 8 Watling Street, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5UF 3.35 Miles
A W Taxis 01594 829327 37 Coombs Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AY 4.08 Miles
S R Taxis 01989 566246 5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN 4.15 Miles
Alans Taxis 01989 563297 A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE 4.26 Miles
Ben Taxi 01594 410070 54 The Keelings, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NG 4.36 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01594 836757 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 4.36 Miles
Soverign Hire 01594 837135 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 4.36 Miles
Kc Cars 01594 823020 6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ 4.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stowfield Lydbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Lydbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishopswood Po Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Forge Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waters Cross Lydbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kerne Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Queach Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rocks Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lydbrook Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Home Farm Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Lower English Bicknor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yew Trees Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hawsley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorwood (Ruardean) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lydbrook Health Centre	Lydbrook Health Centre Upper Lydbrook Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9LG
Ruardean Surgery	High Street (Rear Of Memorial Hall) Ruardean Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US
Drybrook Surgery 01594 542239	The Surgery Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JE
Pendeen Surgery 01989 763535	Pendeen Surgery Kent Avenue Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AH
Pendeen Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Kent Avenue Ross-On-Wye HR9 5AH

Local Stores

Drybrook
High Street
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9EA
01594 541547
Store Website
3.47 miles

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Spar- Platinum - Lower Lane
Lower Lane
Berry Hill
Coleford
GL16 8QQ
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RS 01989 564687 reception@vinetreevets.co.uk 3.20 miles

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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7NJ 01989 562251 info@chaseviewvets.co.uk Website 4.30 miles
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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH 01594 833526 4.44 miles

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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
Animal Health Centre 1A Cupola Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RD 01594 835600 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.58 miles
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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 4.70 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 5.01 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.33 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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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 14.67 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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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 15.52 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 15.80 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
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 15.90 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'.

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 16.15 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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