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About The Purlieu

The Purlieu lies in Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean, reached via the A48 and local roads from Gloucester or the M4. Most journeys are short local trips between forest villages, though the narrow lanes need care in wet conditions. About 70 EV charging points serve the wider area. The name comes from medieval "purlieu," meaning borderland of a royal forest.

Where is The Purlieu on the map?

The Purlieu is in England, at 51.747, -2.493 - about 18 km south of Abenhall.

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What is the closest airport to The Purlieu?

The closest airport to The Purlieu is Bristol Airport, 64 km (about 1 h by car).

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