Regulations United Kingdom Forestry England estate, West England
Avon Gorge (Leigh Woods)
3 sectors closed
Climbing
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Prohibited all year
Climbing · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Nightingale Valley and Burwalls Cave - climbing is not permitted.
Crossing the railway line or climbing routes on railway land (Railway Tunnel Walls) constitutes criminal trespass - don't do it.
Sectors:
- Burwalls Cave
- Nightingale Valley
- Railway Tunnel Walls
Published by BMC, 28 Feb 2024 · Avon Gorge (Leigh Woods)
In Forestry England estate, West England
Regulated zone
Forestry England estate, West England
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Prohibited all year
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Please note that wild camping is not permitted anywhere on Forestry England land.
Published by Forestry England, 18 Sept 2026 · Forestry England Camping
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Interpretation
- 2. In these byelaws:-
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"lands of the Commissioners" means lands which are under the management or control of the Commissioners and to which the public have, or may be permitted to have, access;
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Application
- 3.- (1) Byelaws 5, 6 and 7 shall apply to all lands of the Commissioners except that byelaw 5(xi) shall not apply to the New Forest or to the Forest of Dean.
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(3) Nothing in these byelaws shall make unlawful anything done with the written authority of the Commissioners.
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Acts prohibited on the lands of the Commissioners
- 5. No person shall in or on the lands of the Commissioners:-
(i) enter any area on or near which there is displayed by the Commissioners a notice prohibiting entry thereon;
Published by Forestry Commission, 5 May 1982 · The Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982
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Regulated
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Interpretation
- 2. In these byelaws:-
[…]
"lands of the Commissioners" means lands which are under the management or control of the Commissioners and to which the public have, or may be permitted to have, access;
[…]
Application
- 3.- (1) Byelaws 5, 6 and 7 shall apply to all lands of the Commissioners except that byelaw 5(xi) shall not apply to the New Forest or to the Forest of Dean.
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(3) Nothing in these byelaws shall make unlawful anything done with the written authority of the Commissioners.
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Acts prohibited on the lands of the Commissioners
- 5. No person shall in or on the lands of the Commissioners:-
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(ii) enter any building, structure or mine unless there is a notice displayed thereon by the Commissioners permitting or implying access thereto;
Published by Forestry Commission, 5 May 1982 · The Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Interpretation
- 2. In these byelaws:-
[…]
"lands of the Commissioners" means lands which are under the management or control of the Commissioners and to which the public have, or may be permitted to have, access;
[…]
Application
- 3.- (1) Byelaws 5, 6 and 7 shall apply to all lands of the Commissioners except that byelaw 5(xi) shall not apply to the New Forest or to the Forest of Dean.
[…]
(3) Nothing in these byelaws shall make unlawful anything done with the written authority of the Commissioners.
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Acts prohibited on the lands of the Commissioners
- 5. No person shall in or on the lands of the Commissioners:-
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(x) set up or place any caravan, tent, booth, stall or erection of any kind, including equestrian equipment;
Published by Forestry Commission, 5 May 1982 · The Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982
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Permit required
Paragliding · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Interpretation
- 2. In these byelaws:-
[…]
"lands of the Commissioners" means lands which are under the management or control of the Commissioners and to which the public have, or may be permitted to have, access;
[…]
Application
- 3.- (1) Byelaws 5, 6 and 7 shall apply to all lands of the Commissioners except that byelaw 5(xi) shall not apply to the New Forest or to the Forest of Dean.
[…]
(3) Nothing in these byelaws shall make unlawful anything done with the written authority of the Commissioners.
[…]
Acts prohibited on the lands of the Commissioners
- 5. No person shall in or on the lands of the Commissioners:-
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(xxiii) operate any aircraft, glider, hot-air balloon, boat, raft or craft of any kind, or any model aircraft, boat or car;
Published by Forestry Commission, 5 May 1982 · The Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982