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Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Coleford, GL16 7EL Show on map 2.86 miles from ColefordColeford, located in Gloucestershire, is situated west of the Forest of Dean. Visitors will find that this charming market town is situated just a short distance from the Welsh border, providing an excellent opportunity for exploring the border area. The area is also located near Wye Valley, which is popular for canoeing as well as walking. There are ample accommodation options in Coleford as well as in the surrounding area. In addition, there is a good selection of eating establishments and shopping venues. Coleford is home to well known author Andrew Taylor. Coleford can be easily reached via towns and villages.
The small English market town of Coleford is located within the area that is known as Gloucestershire. The town is located to the west of the area that is known as the Forest of Dean. The town of Coleford has a population of about eight thousand three hundred and fifty one. The town of Coleford is located about four miles to the east of the border with Wales and it is also close to the area that is known as the Wye Valley. This area is very popular with canoeists and walkers. The town of Coleford is the administrative centre for the district that is known as the Forest of Dean.
The town of Coleford takes its name from one of the rivers that merges with the other river within the centre of the town and as the name suggests it is the fording point for the river. During the nineteenth century the streams were all culverted however the stream that flows through the St Johns Street was reopened during 2001 in order to do some maintenance work but it has since been sealed up again.
The town of Coleford is one of the oldest towns within the area that is known as the Forest of Dean. This area was largely developed and this has been greatly affected by the coal mining industry.
The town of Coleford was well established prior to the closures of the coalmines during 1950 and this enabled it to adapt very easily. The town of Coleford and the surrounding area is a very popular tourist destination especially with cyclists and walkers.