Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Gloucester, Gloucestershire to Gloucester, Gloucestershire in Gloucestershire, England.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is April to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car or a campervan.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Culture, Nature, Classic road trip.

Gloucestershire Loop: Cathedral City, Forest of Dean and the Severn Vale

Q: How long is the Gloucestershire Loop: Cathedral City, Forest of Dean and the Severn Vale route?

This route takes 6 days taking in 5 stops.

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The route · 5 stops

3 overnight bases · 1 day trip · 1 stop on the way

Gloucester

2 nights

The county city of Gloucestershire on the site of the Roman fortress of Glevum. The Cathedral's fan-vaulted cloisters stood in as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films; Edward II's elaborate tomb is in the north ambulatory. The historic Docks, England's most inland working port, form a museum quarter two minutes' walk away.The county city of Gloucestershire on the site of the Roman fortress of Glevum. The Cathedral's fan-vaulted cloisters stood in as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films; Edward II's elaborate tomb is in the north ambulatory. The historic Docks, England's most inland working port, form a museum quarter two minutes' walk away.

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Day trip from Gloucester

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Tewkesbury
A medieval market town at the confluence of the Severn and Avon, and one of England's most unspoiled. The Abbey is the second largest parish church in the country, a Norman masterpiece with a great tower added in the 15th century. The narrow half-timbered streets of Church Street and the Alley conceal medieval inns and shops.A medieval market town at the confluence of the Severn and Avon, and one of England's most unspoiled. The Abbey is the second largest parish church in the country, a Norman masterpiece with a great tower added in the 15th century. The narrow half-timbered streets of Church Street and the Alley conceal medieval inns and shops.
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On to Coleford

Coleford

2 nights

The Forest of Dean is England's only statutory forest: 110 square kilometres of ancient oak laced with cycling trails and wildlife. Base in Coleford to reach Clearwell Caves (4,500 years of iron mining, nine lit chambers), Puzzle Wood's mossy pathways, and the Dean Forest Railway steam line.The Forest of Dean is England's only statutory forest: 110 square kilometres of ancient oak laced with cycling trails and wildlife. Base in Coleford to reach Clearwell Caves (4,500 years of iron mining, nine lit chambers), Puzzle Wood's mossy pathways, and the Dean Forest Railway steam line.

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On to Berkeley

Berkeley

1 night

Berkeley Castle has been home to the Berkeley family since 1153 and has survived remarkably intact. Edward II was murdered here in 1327; his body was carried to Gloucester Cathedral where he now lies in an elaborate tomb. Five miles south, the WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, founded by Sir Peter Scott, is the world's largest collection of wildfowl.Berkeley Castle has been home to the Berkeley family since 1153 and has survived remarkably intact. Edward II was murdered here in 1327; his body was carried to Gloucester Cathedral where he now lies in an elaborate tomb. Five miles south, the WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, founded by Sir Peter Scott, is the world's largest collection of wildfowl.

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On the way

Gloucester
Quick stop
The loop closes in Gloucester, a 30-minute drive north on the A38 from Berkeley.
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Gloucestershire Loop: Cathedral City, Forest of Dean and the Severn Vale