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Ruardean Hill
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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

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.

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

  • Drybrook
  • Steam Mills
  • Brierley
  • Ruardean Woodside
  • Ruardean
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