National landscapes (AONB) · West Midlands
Iron Road
Iron Road — Public artwork (sculpture) by Keir Smith.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Iron Road is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Iron Road is located in West Dean, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands region. This route is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Wye Valley, known for its scenic landscapes and natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8154, -2.5579
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n702769055 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Road?
- Iron Road is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EL), in the parish of West Dean.
- Is Iron Road a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Road is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Iron Road free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Road?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EL.