What are some outdoor activities available in and around Gloucester city?

In and around Gloucester city, visitors can picnic on the grassy slopes of the Robinswood Hill Country Park, enjoy bird-watching around Alney Island Nature Reserve, or go paddleboarding along the River Severn. They can also walk through ancient oak woods and pitch their tent beneath the trees in the Forest of Dean, which lies right on Gloucester’s doorstep. Additionally, there are three AONBs within an hour’s drive of the city for further outdoor adventures.