Built-up area in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.945, -2.402 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 72 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01531 (Ledbury) |
The Scarr is a compact, wooded ridge on the edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. It sits as a noticeable local high point with a mixture of mature trees and scrub and provides easy access to waymarked footpaths and bridleways; from its higher ground you get open views over the surrounding forest and countryside.
Historically the wider Forest of Dean has deep roots in forestry, ironworking and small-scale mining, and The Scarr shows that layered industrial and woodland heritage in its paths, occasional relics and place names. Today it’s valued by local walkers, mountain bikers and wildlife watchers for spring bluebells, birdlife and quiet green space close to nearby villages, reflecting the area’s long-standing social connection to outdoor work and recreation.