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Wenchford


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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
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WENCHFORD

Facilities:

ToiletsParkingRefreshmentsOther Facilities
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

Activities

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 7.30pm

Contact:

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

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