Ruardean Hill is a prominent hill and a village in the English county of Gloucestershire, 20 km (12 mi) west of Gloucester. It lies in the Forest of Dean, in the parish of Drybrook.
Ruardean Hill | |
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![]() Trig point and covered reservoir on Highview Road on Ruardean Hill | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
Prominence | c. 174 m |
Parent peak | May Hill |
Listing | Marilyn |
Geography | |
Location | Gloucestershire, England |
OS grid | SO635169 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 162 |
The southern slopes are wooded and are part of the northern edge of the Forest of Dean. The hill forms part of a low range of hills separating the River Severn from the River Wye. The hill's summit is the highest point in the Forest of Dean. A mostly friendly community, there is a local post office and village shop in neighbouring Ruardean Woodside. The village and surrounding areas are well served by Ruardean Hill Sports and Social Club.
Nearest places
edit- Brierley
- Drybrook
- Ruardean Woodside
- Ruardean
- Steam Mills
External links
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51°50′58″N 2°31′53″W / 51.84949°N 2.53129°W