Town Centre, Coleford, Forest of Dean
Video of Coleford Town Centre
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
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I took advantage of the near-perfect weather we've had over the past couple of weeks and decided to do the FoD Sculpture Trail, photographing each monument and more along the way.
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102: Coleford, Dark Hill and Clearwell
FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING COLEFORD, DARK HILL IRONWORKS AND CLEARWELL
Coleford, Dark Hill and Clearwell”
Filmed 28th May 2018
Running time: 20 minutes
My journey today takes me to Coleford, the administrative centre of the Forest of Dean. I explore the town centre for a while and then go on a walk. The locations I visit include one I previously visited with friends many years earlier, where I stop briefly and reminisce with some amusement. My walk eventually takes me to the lovely village of Clearwell before finishing back in Coleford, the town which also has a major connection for me…..
Filmed in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire. Locations include Coleford, Coalway, Nagshead Plantation, Dark Hill ironworks, Gorsty Knoll and Clearwell. This is part of the series of films in 2018 celebrating 25 years of “The Solitary Rambler”.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
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Places to see in ( Coleford - UK )
Places to see in ( Coleford - UK )
Coleford is a small market town in the west of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, two miles east of the Welsh border and close to the Wye Valley. It is the administrative centre of the Forest of Dean district.
Coleford was originally a tithing in the north-east corner of Newland parish. The settlement grew up (as its name suggests) at a ford through which charcoal and iron ore were probably carried. By the mid 14th century hamlets called Coleford and Whitecliff had grown up along the road in the valley of Thurstan's brook. Coleford had eight or more houses in 1349 and was described as a street in 1364. It had a chapel by 1489. In 1642 the commander of a parliamentary garrison in Coleford started a market in the town because the nearest chartered market, in Monmouth, was under royalist control.
Coleford saw some action during the English Civil War. On 20 February 1643, Lord Herbert, the Earl of Worcester's eldest son, and the King's Lieutenant-General of South Wales, marched through Coleford heading for Gloucester, at the head of an army of 500 horse and 1500 foot. At Coleford their progress was impeded by a troop of Parliamentarians under Colonel Berrowe, aided by a disorderly group of country people. A skirmish ensued, during which the market-house was burnt, and Major-General Lawday, who commanded the foot, with two other officers, were shot dead from a window.
A tramroad opened in 1812 to link mines in the Forest with the River Wye at Redbrook and Monmouth and ran through Coleford. The Monmouth tramroad continued in use until its track east of Coleford was lifted in the late 1870s. The first railway to reach Coleford, a branch line from Parkend opened by the Severn and Wye Railway Company in 1875, ran through Milkwall to a station on the south-east side of the town. A second railway from Monmouth, the Coleford Railway, using parts of the old tramroad route, was completed in 1883. It included a short tunnel at Whitecliff and it crossed the Newland road to run to a station next to that of the Severn & Wye Co
Coleford was more able to adapt to the mine closures of the 1950s than its neighbour Cinderford. Today, due to its prime location in the heart of the Forest, it is popular with walkers and cyclists, and the local council has been striving to encourage further tourist interest. There is a large factory here, originally called Carters, then Beechams, then GlaxoSmithKline, and it is now owned by the Japanese firm Suntory. It is the sole production facility for Ribena and Lucozade. One old building that has survived is the former goods shed for the defunct railway line to Monmouth; it is now the Coleford GWR Museum.
( Coleford - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Coleford . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Coleford - UK
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Blakeney to Coleford through the Royal Forest of Dean. Gloucestershire.
A trip from Blakeney to Coleford through the Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, on my Honda Rebel.
Forest of Dean - Sculpture Trail
Forest of Dean, Forest of Adventure... #MyForestofDean
Are you ready for an adventure? The Forest of Dean is a natural outdoor playground. Wander through miles of ancient woodland, venture deep into the cave systems below or try something new such as kayaking, archery, or even handling a hawk.
Then feel the rush of soaring birds of prey overhead, or your mountain bike beneath you as you bump along a trail. From heritage railway attractions which younger visitors will adore, to open-air sculpture trails, craft centres and pretty pub gardens, this is a place for tots, teens, friends, families, new couples, retired couples, and everyone in between.
Forest of Dean... Make it Yours
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Pop up art event Rainbow Forest on the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - multi-coloured den-making
On Wednesday 24th August, we held a one-off pop up art event on the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. Rainbow Forest was commissioned as part of the Trail’s 30th anniversary celebrations this year. We used an eco-friendly, natural paint to cover hundreds of branches and sticks in bright colours and then invited the public to demonstrate their creative skills.
People of all ages joined in to create a colourful new landscape together. There was great team work and sharing, friends were made, skills were learnt and it was a lot of fun.
There was a huge mix of wonderful, inventive structures made, with big dens and miniature dens, hideouts, tipis and even one giant den with its own bed and kitchen! The final results were vivid and striking, contrasting wonderfully with the natural woodland landscape and the forest was thoroughly transformed into a multi-coloured pop up playground.
Rainbow Forest was inspired by the many dens which have appeared along the Sculpture Trail over the years. Children and families love building improvised dens and structures using debris and tree branches that sit around the forest, and you can’t go far without seeing one.
Rather than ignore all this guerrilla sculpture making, we were inspired by it and decided to create this special one-off event based on the inventive and striking den-making we saw around us.
Rainbow Forest was also influenced by new sculpture “Yaşasin” by Pomona Zipser which was installed on the Trail in July.
The eco-paint was from Earthborn Paints and was clay based. Claypaint provided a completely safe, eco-friendly paint suitable for families and children to handle. Find out more about why we chose this paint here:
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust, in partnership with the Forestry Commission, commissions world-renowned contemporary sculpture that responds to the unique context of Forest. Free and open to all, the Sculpture Trail provides unique opportunities for leading international artists to make site-specific sculptures that are informed by a sustained engagement with the Forest.
In addition to Forestry Commission England, the Sculpture Trail is indebted to the support of Arts Council England, Gloucestershire Environmental Trust, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Charitable Trust and Watts Group of Lydney.
Forestry Commission England manages the Sculpture Trail out of its Beechenhurst Family Visitor site. It is recognised and respected as an international leader in sustainable forestry. Working with others, it looks after the country’s trees, woods and forests for the good of everyone – today and for the future. Its reputation has been built on its expertise and ability to achieve results that benefit people's lives. These benefits include the unique Public Forest Estate where millions of visitors enjoy a wide range of recreational activities every year.
Forest Art Works is a new partnership between Arts Council England and Forestry Commission England to support achieving great art and culture for everyone in England's public forests. Since 1968 England’s Public Forest Estate has played host to artworks and initiatives across artforms. It believes that woodlands and forests are vital places for contemporary artists to engage with, to make and present new work.
Copyright 2016 Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust.
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004: Escape Through the Valley to Tranquillity
WYE VALLEY WALK FEATURING TINTERN, BROCKWEIR AND THE NARTH
Escape Through the Valley to Tranquillity
Filmed in October to November 1994
Running time: 52 minutes
I read Michael's latest college work about our most recent ramble. It was a glorious walk where we escape from the hustle and bustle of busy town life to the more peaceful countryside of the beautiful Wye Valley. I tell Michael about more of my childhood memories of the places we visit on our journey to the tranquil hamlet of the Narth.....
Filmed in the counties of Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire along a short section of the Wye Valley Walk. Locations include Chepstow, Piercefield, Wyndcliff, Tintern, Brockweir, Bargain Wood, Cleddon Shoots, and the Narth.
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Uncover the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley - beautiful landscapes and exciting experiences
Discover a land between two rivers and covering three counties in this experience-led video featuring beautiful and iconic views such as Symonds Yat, some of the stunning and unique outdoor sculptures on the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, canoeing on the rapids of the River Wye, the excellent mountain biking tracks from the Cannop Cycle Centre and bike hire from Pedalabikeaway, a brewery tour with Hillside Brewery, a cookery experience with Harts Barn Cookery School, a deeply relaxing floatation at Float in the Forest, a sumptuous meal at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel and Restaurant, the inspiring magical woodland of Puzzlewood, the unique phenomenon which is the Severn Bore, starling murmurations and wildlife, mosaic making with Rachel Shilston Inspiring Creativity and hopefully a picture of what an incredible landscape and range of attractions we have here.
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Filmed by the Uncover the Cotswolds project and featuring a range of attractions across both areas.
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Forest of Dean... Make it Yours #MyForestofDean
With the days lengthening, the buds bursting and the Severn Crossings toll free we’d like to invite you to watch our film and make a date to come over the bridge to the Forest of Dean and experience it all for yourself soon.
We hope this exciting new footage shows our area off in all its glory, a natural outdoor playground where you are invited to ‘make it yours’ through heritage, adventure, nature, taste and of course, a lot of fun along the way.
Climb to the top of a hill for an epic view of seven counties, wander through ancient woodland, cosy up in a forest cabin with a hot tub, taste delicious artisan food and award-winning wines, try something new such as kayaking, caving, archery or even handling a hawk.
Then feel the rush of soaring birds of prey overhead, or your mountain bike beneath you as you bump along a trail. From heritage railway attractions which younger visitors will adore, to open-air sculpture trails, craft centres and pretty pub gardens, this is a place for tots, teens, friends, families, new couples, retired couples, and everyone in between.
Forest of Dean... Make it Yours
#MyForestofDean
#ForestofDean #DeanWye #DaysOut #DaysOutUK #VisitEngland #Gloucestershire #SouthWestIsBest #MyMicrogap #OMGB #VisitBritain #BeautifulBritain #UKDaysOut #LoveBritain #RoadTrip
A bit of a Puddle in Ruspidge 23/12/13
008: Haven of Highmeadow
WYE VALLEY AND FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING SYMONDS YAT, CHRISTCHURCH AND BIBLINS
Haven of Highmeadow
Filmed in August 2000
Running time: 62 minutes
Feeling wound up and tense I go on a walk to try to forget about the hectic everyday life of a stressful job working for a manager who gives me a hard time. I take a trip to Highmeadow Woods, an inclosure on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean, and visit several interesting geological landmarks en route. I also meet another rambler, who takes more than a little interest in me.....
Filmed in the Forest of Dean in the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire. Locations include Christchurch, Staunton, the Buckstone, the Suck Stone, Biblins, King Arthur's Cave and Symonds Yat, the most famous beauty spot in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.
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Wild Board - Soudley, Forest of Dean #2
The Speech House
A recent promotional clip I was commissioned to do for a local hotel showing the local area, excellent service and facilities at the hotel.
Cinderford beautiful town with amazing views
Cinderford is a small town on the eastern fringe of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England, which had a population of 8,494 at the 2011 census. The town came into existence in the 19th century, following the rapid expansion of Cinderford Ironworks and the Forest of Dean Coalfield
115: Ruardean, the Pludds and Ruardean Woodside
WYE VALLEY AND FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING RUARDEAN, THE PLUDDS AND RUARDEAN WOODSIDE
Ruardean, the Pludds and Ruardean Woodside”
Filmed 31st August 2018
Running time: 20 minutes
The village of Ruardean provides, as far as I’m concerned, some of the best views of the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. I visit the village to enjoy a walk, which makes the most of the wonderful vistas. My journey takes me around the northern ridges of the Forest of Dean, with some lovely, quiet and tranquil hamlets and villages, including the Pludds and Ruardean Woodside…..
Filmed in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire. Locations include Ruardean, Readings, Horse Lea, the Pludds and Ruardean Woodside. This is part of the series of films shot in 2018 celebrating 25 years of “The Solitary Rambler”.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
For more details and information check out my website:
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk:
116: Staunton, the Buckstone and Near Hearkening Rock
WYE VALLEY AND FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING STAUNTON, THE BUCKSTONE, THE WYSIS WAY AND NEAR HEARKENING ROCK
Staunton, the Buckstone and Near Hearkening Rock”
Filmed 1st September 2018
Running time: 20 minutes
Today’s outing in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean takes me back to Staunton and Highmeadow Woods. This walk explores the woods with visits to an eclectic collection of prominent stones ranging from the megalithic to the largest detached boulder in Britain…..
Filmed in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean in the counties of Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire. Locations include Staunton, the Long Stone, Marian’s Inclosure, the Wysis Way, Lady Park Wood, Near Hearkening Rock, the Suck Stone and the Buckstone. This is part of the series of films shot in 2018 celebrating 25 years of “The Solitary Rambler”.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
For more details and information check out my website:
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk:
Forest of Dean Staple Edge Run 30th November 2014
6 mile run recorded with the GoPro around the Forest of Dean from Staple Edge