About Wenchford
The Blackpool Brook trickles through this picnic site which is very popular in the summer months when the large oak trees provide dappled shade.
How to get there:
Wenchford is in Forest Of Dean. Blakeney is the nearest town or village.
From the A48 at Blakeney take the B4431 Parkend road. Three miles along this road you will find the site signposted on the right hand side.
OS Grid Reference: SO 654081
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Forest Of Dean
What's on in Forest Of Dean
March
- Mocha Pottery Masterclass Wednesday 24 March 2010
Wednesday 15 September 2010
April
- Bushcraft Skills Wednesday 7 April 2010
Thursday 5 August 2010
May
- Bluebell Tour Thursday 6 May 2010
Tuesday 11 May 2010

Facilities:



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Refreshments are provided by a mobile cabin which operates at weekends and summer weekdays, depending on the weather. |
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The toilet block is closed from November until Easter |
Activities
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two trails and woodland to explore Mallards Pike to Wenchford Link Path Blackpool Brook Trail |
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several permanent BBQs stands are free to use. Please do not place disposable BBQs on the picnic tables. No fires allowed. |
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several picnic tables scattered along the grassy area |
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Site barrier locked at 7.30pm |
Contact:
Recreation Ranger01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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