At a glance
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail Walk
- Distance
- 4.25 miles
- Estimated time
- 2 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Paid parking at start (free for Forestry England members) 51.80635, -2.56079
- Characteristics
- Woodland, Pub
Gloucestershire Walks
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail Walk & Route Map
This walk through the Forest of Dean follows the Sculpture Trail, where you can enjoy a mix of woodland paths and impressive contemporary artworks.
This walk is flexible, with options to explore the full trail or take shorter routes, and there are picnic spots, a café, and a shop along the way.
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The walk
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail Walk
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a network of paths and cycle tracks through the forest where you can explore and discover a range of large contemporary sculptures, both permanent and temporary.
The location also has picnic areas, a shop and a cafe and there are options to take shortcuts if you don't want to walk the whole trail.
Based on 5 user ratings
Community feedback
Overall rating4.6
An outstanding walk
Dog heaven
Clear and easy
Possible with care
Partly accessible
Some facilities
Good stop on route
Spot on
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First-hand experiences
User reviews
Walker review
I parked up in the free car park “Speech House Woodland” which is on route and followed the walk clockwise, first sculpture being “Gathering”. It’s well signposted but nice to have the app as backup. “Coal
Walker review
The sculptures are absolutely beautiful. Its £1 to purchase a guide. Some inclines. There is a free car park just before the turning of Beechenhurst. Lovely cafe
Walker review
24/8/25 - always enjoy a walk around the Forest of Dean. Great location for families
Comments from walkers who have completed the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail walk.
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