Puzzlewood

Puzzlewood is located in Gloucestershire
Puzzlewood
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Puzzlewood in Gloucestershire
Part of Puzzlewood showing a typical scene of tree roots, rocks and moss

Puzzlewood (grid reference SO578092) is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England.[1][2] The site, covering 14 acres (5.7 ha), shows evidence of open-cast iron ore mining dating from the Roman period, and possibly earlier.

Over a mile of pathways were laid down in the early 19th century to provide access to the woods, and provide picturesque walks. The area contains strange rock formations, secret caves and ancient trees, with a confusing maze of paths.

The site is listed as a regionally important geological site in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review'.[3]

  1. ^ "Puzzlewood attraction". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Area map with overviews". Custom dress shIrts. Archived from the original on 11 February 2004. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
  3. ^ Forest of Dean District Local Plan Review, adopted November 2005, Appendix D 'Nature Conservation Site Designations Within the Forest of Dean District', Regionally important Geological Sites (RIGS), Item 22