Welcome
This woodland reserve is set at the heart of the Forest of Dean. The visitor centre, which is open at weekends from April though to September, is wheelchair accessible via smooth concrete or hardcore paths from the adjacent to the car park. During the week there is not normally access to toilet facilities on site.
The two hides are located a short distance from the centre and are accessed via unsurfaced paths, with some gates. There are 2 trails: the first is a mile loop which includes some short hills, but is generally an easy walk on unsurfaced paths. The second is a loop of 2.5 miles, again on unsurfaced paths, sometimes narrow, with longer hills to be negotiated.
Level access
Access with steps
There are steps from the main entrance to:
Campbell hideHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
The Forest of Dean railway operates at weekends and Wednesdays between Lydney and Parkend. Please view their website from more information.
The walk from Parkend village includes a steep hill. It is possible to use the main vehicular access road, or there is a footpath which takes you through the woods from alongside the timber works - stile adjacent to their entrance gate.
Parking
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
When the visitor centre is open there are no doors to open to access the building.
Getting around inside
Things to See and Do
Lower Hide
THe ramp is steep er than recommended for wheelchair access
Campbell hide
Getting around outside
short trail
The hides are a short distance away from the trails
Designated Walking Trail
Long trail
Nursery pond / picnic area
There are steps to the picnic tables, but there is also seating at the same level as our pond dipping platform
Customer care support
None
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support