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Wenchford

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A popular picnic site with benches, bbqs and a paddling area.  The Blackpool Brook trickles through the site under the dappled shade of the large oak trees.

 

How to get there:

Wenchford is in Forest Of Dean.
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.
Blakeney is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SO 654081
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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Family barbecue at Wenchford picnic site

Facilities and Activities

ToiletsParkingRefreshmentsOther Facilities
WalkingOther ActivitiesBarbecuePicnic
Refreshments

Refreshments are provided by a mobile cabin which operates at weekends and summer weekdays, depending on the weather.

Other Facilities

The toilet block is closed from November until Easter

Walking
two trails and woodland to explore
Mallards Pike to Wenchford Link Path
Blackpool Brook Trail
Barbecue
several permanent BBQs stands are free to use. Please do not place disposable BBQs on the picnic tables. No fires allowed.
Picnic
several picnic tables scattered along the grassy area
Other Activities
Site barrier locked at 5.00pm

Contact:

Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger
01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk