Great Outdoors & Days Out Gloucestershire

If you want to get out in the fresh air, Gloucestershire has a wonderful choice of landscapes to enjoy, from the Cotswolds to the Forest of Dean. Take a gentle stroll round one of the beautiful public parks, woods, country parks or nature reserves. Hire a bike and go on a cycle trial through the Forest. Walk along the Cotswold Way, beside the canals, up hills and through valleys. Take a boat trip, a guided walk or visit an ancient long barrow. Find the perfect place for a picnic or somewhere to kick a ball around. Whatever you choose to do, you are sure to enjoy the scenery! Go on, blow the cobwebs away!

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Rodborough Common - Gloucestershire Outdoor

Gloucestershire Places to Visit Outdoor - Rodborough Common

Rodborough Common lies just to the north of Minchinhampton Common and offers a dramatic panorama overlooking Stroud and the Severn Vale. The Common is a biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is renowned for its colourful array of wild flowers and butterflies, starting with the pasque flower in spring and a superb display of early purple orchids in May. The site is managed by the National Trust. There are old quarry workings near to Rodborough Fort where many fossils have been discovered.

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Visit the Rodborough Common Website
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/minchinhampton-and-rodborough-commons/
Visit the Rodborough Common Website
Rodborough Common's Area
OS Grid Ref: SO855010