Hidden Heritage app
There are now two Hidden Heritage apps to help you explore the Forest's past, using old maps and new technology:
- Coleford's Hidden Heritage follows a 7 mile route around the historic market town of Coleford (including Scarr Bandstand, Darkhill Iron Works and Titanic Steelworks)
- Hidden Heritage of the Dean takes you on a 9 mile route following the Forestry Commission's Family Cycle Trail.
What will the project deliver?
As you explore the trail, your location will be tracked on the map using the GPS built into your device. When you near a point of interest, the GPS triggers a set of information which relates to the site. This could be text, a static historic picture or a “fading image” that shows a smooth transition between the historic and modern landscape, taking you back in time to see what was once there.
It is hoped that during the course of the five year delivery phase more Apps will be created to provide a family of Apps illustrating various aspects of the Forest’s heritage.
What can I get involved in?
The app is available for Android and Apple users, just visit your relevant app store to download, it’s FREE!
Exploring Our Forest projects
Exploring Our Forest Projects
If you go down to the woods today...
You might be surprised what you find!
From creating habitats for our wildlife or improving our waterways, to recording oral histories or finding old photos, there’s always something going on to get involved in!