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Ruardean Hill
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 | |
|---|---|
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 edit
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- photos of Ruardean Hill and surrounding area on geograph
51°50′58″N 2°31′53″W / 51.84949°N 2.53129°W