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About The Fence

The Fence occupies a border position between the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, accessible via the scenic A466 and country lanes from the A4136 near Coleford. Most visitors arrive on touring routes through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whilst locals use the narrow roads connecting to Saint Briavels and surrounding villages. The settlement's name derives from the ancient boundary fence marking the edge of royal hunting grounds.

Where is The Fence on the map?

The Fence is in England, at 51.746, -2.656 - about 7 km south of Newland.

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of The Fence. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: The Fence9 holes, one ball

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The closest airport to The Fence is Bristol Airport, 61 km (about 1 h 1 min by car).

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