Welcome to St Briavels Common

St Briavels Common is a beautiful and historic area located in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. The common is a vast expanse of open land that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who come to explore the many trails that crisscross the common. The common is also home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the dormouse and the lesser horseshoe bat.

The history of St Briavels Common is rich and varied. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and there are many ancient burial mounds and standing stones scattered throughout the common. During the Middle Ages, the common was used as a grazing area for local farmers, and it was also a popular spot for hunting and fishing. Today, the common is managed by the Forestry Commission, and it is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

St Briavels Common is a place of great natural beauty and historical significance. The area is a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Whether you are interested in exploring the ancient history of the area or simply enjoying the stunning scenery, St Briavels Common is a must-visit destination in Gloucestershire.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 11.7°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
St Briavels Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Frey	High Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TD 01594530428 School Website
Clearwell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cilla James	Church Road Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LG 01594834904 School Website
Bream Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Brice	High Street Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6JW 1594562628 School Website
Ellwood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Milford	Bromley Road Ellwood Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LY 01594833232 School Website
Woolaston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Lane	Netherend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PH 01594529270 School Website
Redbrook Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Frey	Redbrook Monmouth Gloucestershire NP25 4LY 01600713501 School Website
Aylburton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Isaac	Church Road Aylburton Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6DB 1594842426 School Website
St John's C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Peaper	Bowens Hill Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DU 1594832046 School Website
Coalway Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fay White	63 Coalway Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7HL 01594810271 School Website
Coalway Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Alliston	Coalway Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7HL 01594833457 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 4.87 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 6.75 Miles

Caldicot Station Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP6 4BU 11.62 Miles

Severn Tunnel Junction Station Road, Rogiet, Monmouthshire, NP26 3SP 11.84 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 12.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fast Cabs 01594 560540 New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ 2.68 Miles
B And S Taxi 01594 564279 56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE 3.02 Miles
Cds Taxis Ltd 01594 834834 Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ 3.61 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01594 836757 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 4.31 Miles
Soverign Hire 01594 837135 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 4.31 Miles
A W Taxis 01594 829327 37 Coombs Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AY 4.37 Miles
Taxicabs 01594 843456 20A Hill Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HQ 4.71 Miles
K And T Taxis 01594 845913 1 Woodland Rise, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LH 4.72 Miles
Tobys Taxis And Minibus Hire 01594 840448 74 Harrison Way, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5BH 5.29 Miles
Paddy's Cabs 01600 772882 4 Cappers Place, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AL 6.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Square St Briavels Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Resting Stones St. Briavels Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smithville Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Harbour (St. Briavels) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mork Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Bearse St. Briavels Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchfield (St. Briavels) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilmot Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hewelsfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodsprings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carpenters Arms Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Triangle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Briavels Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hudnalls View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wye Valley Practice 01594 530334	Wye Valley Practice Smithville Close St. Briavels Gloucester GL15 6TN
Bream Surgery	Beech Way Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NB
Brunston Practice 01594 833255	Brunston Practice Cinderhill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HJ
Coleford Family Doctors 01594 838108	Coleford Health Centre Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH
Forest Of Dean Pcn 01594 838101	Coleford Health Centre Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH

Local Stores

Bream
Coleford Road
Bream
LYDNEY
Gloucestershire
GL15 6ES
Store Website
2.71 miles

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SPAR - Lydney
High Street
Bream
Lydney
GL15 6JN
01594 562292
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
Animal Health Centre 1A Cupola Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RD 01594 835600 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 3.90 miles
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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH 01594 833526 4.02 miles

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Sundean Lydney
11 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DP 01594 840404 info@sundeanvets.co.uk Website 4.52 miles
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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
1 Tuthill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PA 01594 842185 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.97 miles

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Abbey Equine Chepstow
Ride And Stride The Saddlery St Arvans Chepstow Gwent NP16 6DN 01291 444877 office@abbeyequine.co.uk Website 5.47 miles

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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
2A Wonastow Road Monmouth Gwent NP25 5AH 01600 712206 6.16 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 5.46 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

Location what3words splints.mural.emails

Severn Way River Severn
A Truly Gorgeous Walk Along The Banks Of The River Severn, Following Part Of The Severn Way. Open Fields And Water With Lovely Views Of The Bridge. Severn Way Lancashire 8.45 miles Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days

Location what3words flopping.magma.watching

Stinchcombe Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Stinchcombe Hill, Which Lies To The West Of Dursley. You Will Experience Superb Views From Parts Of The Walk And Circle Part Of Stinchcombe Golf Course. GL11 6AQ 12.36 miles From Dursley, Head West Toward Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club. Follow The Road Up. The First Car Park Is For The Golf Course, So Continue Past That A Short While Until Reaching Stinchcombe Hill Car Park, On Your Left.

Cam Long Down
A Circular Dog Walk At Cam Long Down, Offering Amazing Views And Stunning Scenery At The Top Of Cam Peak. GL11 5HH 13.40 miles From The A4135 In Dursley, Turn Right At The Roundabout With Lloyds Bank, To Head Up Long Street. This Turns Left Into Drake Lane. Follow Drake Lane Until The End Where It Meets Springhill. Turn Right Here And Follow The Road Until You See The Car Park On Your Right.

Coaley Peak
Absolutely Beautiful For Those Of You Who Like Walking With A View, A Very Large Field Along From The Picnic Area Perfect For Them To Stretch Those Legs! Go Through The Gate, To The Point And You Will Feel Your On Top Of The World Weavers Cottage Coaley Peak Coaley Dursley GL11 5AU 14.60 miles

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Coaley Peak
A Circular Dog Walk At Coaley Peak Viewpoint, Offering Fantastic Views At The Beginning Of The Walk. The Walk Starts At A Picnic Site, Ideal As A Start Or End-Point To This 3-Mile Walk. GL10 3TP 14.62 miles From Stroud, Take The B4066 Heading South. Go Through Selsley And Remain On The Road Until You See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Right To 'Picnic Area / Viewpoint / Nympsfield Long Barrow'.

Weather Forecast

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	13.9°C	12.2°C	11.2°C	11.2°C	13°C	16.1°C	19.3°C	21.9°C	23.4°C	20.9°C	18.8°C	16.7°C
Feels Like	13°C	10.7°C	9.3°C	9°C	10.9°C	15.6°C	19.1°C	21.8°C	24.7°C	20.9°C	18.8°C	16.8°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	15.3°C	14.4°C	13.1°C	11.8°C	14.3°C	17.4°C	20°C	21.4°C	19.8°C	17.9°C	14.8°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	15.3°C	14.3°C	13°C	11.7°C	14.3°C	17.4°C	20°C	21.4°C	19.8°C	17.9°C	14.6°C	9°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	9.6°C	8.5°C	7.8°C	7.7°C	12°C	15.9°C	18.1°C	19.3°C	19.5°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	14.1°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	7.9°C	7.2°C	7.3°C	11.8°C	15.9°C	18°C	19.3°C	19.5°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	13.9°C

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