Laymoor QuagForest of Dean Sculpture TrailRuardyn CastleForest of Dean Cycle CentreGoodrich CastleWWT Slimbridge
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Cinderford

Cinderford is a town in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom of about 12,942 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Laymoor Quag, Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and Ruardyn Castle.

51.8242° N, 2.4987° WPop. 12,942

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km111
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Laymoor Quag

Park · 2 km

Must-see

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Trek · 5 km · Gloucestershire

Must-see

Ruardyn Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Cinderford by type

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One day from Cinderford

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:08 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cinderford
  2. Ruardyn Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Goodrich Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  5. Forest of Dean Cycle Centrepark · 45 min
  6. WWT Slimbridgenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Cinderford
Today’s loopCinderfordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cinderford?

Laymoor Quag (park, about 2 km), Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (trek, about 5 km), Ruardyn Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (park, about 8 km), Spion Kop Quarry (park, about 9 km), Goodrich Castle (heritage site, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cinderford?

111 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 10 treks.

Which is the nearest fort to Cinderford?

Ruardyn Castle, about 6 km by road; Goodrich Castle (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cinderford?

St Dingat's Church, Dingestow, about 25 km by road; Skenfrith Castle (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cinderford?

Start in Cinderford, visit Ruardyn Castle, then Goodrich Castle, then Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, then Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, then WWT Slimbridge, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.