New Fancy

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Discover stunning views of the Forest of Dean at the New Fancy View Point, located near Cannop

Formerly the site of the New Fancy coal mine, come and see the spectacular views that the old spoil heap now provides. The viewpoint is an ideal place to watch birds of prey soaring above the woodland.

Other features that you can explore at New Fancy include the Geomap, a map you can walk on showing the underlying geology of the forest with mines and quarries marked out, plus the 'Roll of Honour' Sculpture. The 'Roll of Honour' sculpture, visible from the car park, was installed in 2005. 

Bring your bikes and explore the wider forest using the Colliers Trail, which can be easily accessed from the car park.

 

 

At a glance

New Fancy will be closed on Christmas Day.
04/12/2024 10:31
The "Roll of Honour" sculpture, commissioned by the Forest of Dean Local History Society commemorates the miners that worked in the forest. The three arms represent the three elements which were mined and quarried in the area - coal, iron and stone.
04/11/2024 13:04

Things to do

Colliers trail at New Fancy

The Colliers Trail is our family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and...

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Picnics at New Fancy

Enjoy a tasty treat at New Fancy. Just bring along good food and company!

The picnic area is located next to the car park. 

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do...

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The Mine Trail at New Fancy

Discover the 300 year history of mining at the Forest of Dean along the Mine Trail at New Fancy. 

The walk is approximately five miles and the trail leaflets are illustrated with...

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