Travel & Transport
With its rural landscapes of thick forest, rolling farmland, hard to cross rivers and limited public transport and active travel infrastructure, the Forest of Dean has many unique challenges to sustainable travel! FODCAP helps to coordinate work across the District to improve the sustainable travel options available to Forest of Dean residents, whether that’s better public transport, improved accessibility, car-share or active travel options.
Forest of Dean Travel Guide
Do you want to see all public travel and active travel routes for the Forest of Dean District in one place? Look no further than our Forest of Dean Travel guide below. FODCAP and the Forest Voluntary Action Forum (FVAF) have worked with organisations across the Forest of Dean to create an integrated guide with all the information you need to get about. So, whether you need a local bus timetable, want to check out community bus routes, or need to book a taxi, bookmark our map to make finding the information you need quicker.
An Active Travel Strategy for the District
Forest Of Dean District Council is leading the creation of an Active Travel Strategy for the District. This will support the creation of a greater and safer network of walking, cycling and wheeling routes in the area. Visit the Council’s website to learn more.
Forest of Dean District Council: Transitioning To Electric Vehicles
Across the Forest, the council are working to cut transport emissions by embracing shared mobility and electrification. As well as improving public transport across the District, they are working with stakeholders to make the shift towards car sharing and electric vehicles.
Key initiatives include:
- A new EV charging network, delivered by the Forest of Dean District Council, with residents encouraged to use Zapmap to find up-to-date charger locations.
-A pioneering EV mobility car club pilot to launch soon. This is the first of its kind in the District, offering app-based hire of an electric car, with plans to expand to bikes and peer-to-peer sharing. This innovative scheme aims to reduce second car ownership and create the conditions for future EV infrastructure investment.
- A fully electric 9-seater Citroen E-Space van, introduced by Tidenham Parish Council, available free of charge for local community groups, aiming to reduce up to 7,000 car journeys annually.