Biblins Youth Campsite, The Doward HR96DX

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Directions – Cars and Minibuses

From the South (Monmouth) – Leave the A40, at the Crockers Ash/Doward exit, turn left at the t-junction (opposite Wyastone Busines Park) and continue along this road for approximately 1 mile to Crockers Ash, turn right onto a single track road (signposted Doward/Biblins) and follow for approximately 2 miles until you turn right by Doward Park Campsite.  Follow the forestry road for approximately 1 mile following the signs to Biblins Campsite. Once arrived, please book into reception at the Warden’s Hut.

From the north (Ross-on-Wye), leave the A40 at the exit signposted Whitchurch/Symonds Yat (West), turn right at the roundabout (B4164),then left signposted Crockers Ash/Doward. Follow this road for approximately 1 1/2 miles, ignoring your SAT NAV if it tells you to go onto Sandyway Lane.  At Crockers Ash, turn left signposted Doward/ Biblins and follow for approximately 2 miles until you turn right by Doward Park Campsite.  Follow the forestry road for approximately 1 mile following the signs to Biblins Campsite. Once arrived, please book into reception at the Warden’s Hut.

Note:- Access is via a single vehicle width track with passing places, which is unsuitable for coaches or vehicles over 6ft wide. Some Sat Nav systems have directed previous campers along Sandyway Lane, which is NOT suitable for vehicles.

Directions – Coaches

Coach access to the site is at NGR SO 572126, on the Gloucestershire side of the river, via approx. 3 miles of forestry track, graded and rated for 40 ton timber lorries.

Coaches regularly use this route and have not had problems in the past. Coaches park and turn next to the footbridge, whilst passengers access the site by crossing the bridge – carrying their kit with them.

The access track is controlled by a locked barrier – secured with a combination padlock – code given upon booking.  Please inform us at time of booking if you plan to arrive by coach, as for brief periods of the year this track may be closed.

Directions

1. Leave the A4136 Monmouth – Gloucester road, at Berry Hill Turnpike, just outside Coleford. The road is sign-posted to Christchurch, Symonds Yat, English Bicknor.
2. Follow this road for about 800m.
3. Pass the “No Through Road” sign to Marian’s Walk on the left.
4. Take the next turning left, into the forest, opposite Kells Road.
5. If you reach the signposted turning to Christchurch/Bracelands campsite, you have gone too far.
6. Follow the main track around to the left, ignoring all side turnings, to arrive at the locked barrier. Once passed through, please lock again behind you.
7. Proceed down forestry track, take the first turning to the right. Follow the main track straight down to the river. Turn left and proceed to the bridge, where there is a turning / parking area.