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Visit Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean car-free
Local buses from Coleford and Cinderford run three times a day, with connecting buses from other towns. Use our journey planner above to get bus times.
Free entry when you arrive car-free.
Cyclists welcome. Beechenhurst is on National Route 42 from Cinderford. You can hire bikes nearby. Plan your cycle route here.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Beechenhurst Forest of Dean.
Getting to Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean car-free
Here's our recommended route to Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
Stagecoach bus 24 runs a few times per day (except Sundays and Bank Holidays) between Gloucester, Coleford and Cinderford, stopping at Cannop (Beechenhurst Lodge Gate). There are connecting buses from Lydney and other towns.
It’s a short walk up the drive from the bus stop to the visitor centre. Use our journey planner to get bus times and walking route.
By train
The nearest stations are:
Gloucester from there take bus 22 or bus 24 from Gloucester Transport Hub to Cinderford, changing to bus 24.
Lydney from there take bus 23 from Lydney Bus Station to Coleford, changing to bus 24 (or take bus 27 direct from Lydney Bus Station to Speech House Hotel and follow walking trail to the Visitor Centre).
About Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean
Beechenhurst is the perfect place for the whole family to begin a Forest of Dean adventure - in the heart of one of Britain's oldest and largest woodlands. Choose from four walking trails, sculpture trail and family cycling trail (cycle hire nearby). Kids will love the play area, climbing tower and Go Ape Adventure. You can also relax in the cafe or have a picnic.
For any queries about visiting contact Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean on 0300 0674800 or westengland@forestryengland.uk
Address: Speech House Road, Coleford, GL16 7EG. Visit Website