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Bracelands

Bracelands is a large campsite set in the heart of the Forest of Dean near Coleford, Gloucestershire, operated by Forestry England.

The site offers over 400 spacious pitches across open meadows on the upper slopes of the Wye Valley, surrounded by dense woodland that includes copper beech trees. Its position in a low-light valley makes for good dark-sky stargazing on clear nights.

The River Wye lies roughly a mile from the site, reachable on foot through the forest.

Direct access to waymarked walking and cycling trails runs from the campsite boundary, and Symonds Yat Rock — one of the Wye Valley's most celebrated viewpoints — is less than two miles away.

Nearby activities include wild swimming, paddleboarding, and the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. Glamping pods and safari tents supplement the standard touring and camping pitches, and the site is open year-round.


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