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About Ruardean

Ruardean is a former mining village in the Forest of Dean, reached via the A4136 from Gloucester or the A466 through the Wye Valley. Popular with visitors exploring the ancient woodland, it sits on elevated ground offering countryside views. Electric vehicle drivers will find over 30 public fast chargers nearby. The village maintains one of Gloucestershire's last traditional cider orchards.

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Ruardean is in England, at 51.855, -2.551 - about 8 km west of Abenhall.

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The closest airport to Ruardean is Bristol Airport, 78 km (about 1 h 17 min by car).

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