4.Transport and Connectivity.

THE Map shows the routes of the old tramways and rail lines within the study area. Most are within the core forest area and were used to transport minerals from the forest to a mainline junction at Northwood Green or the docks a t Lydney. Proximity to this infrastructure along with the existing Gloucester to Newport rail link is favourable and supports sustainable travel options.

The map shows the major roads of the study area. The area is bounded by the A40 to the north and the A48 follows the course of the Severn between Gloucester and Chepstow passing through Lydney. The A413 connects Huntley to Coleford and runs on into Wales. The A4151 connects the A48 to Cinderford and Drybrook. The highlighted B roads represent the largest of the minor roads. The majority of roads within the study area are tracks and lanes and would need a great deal of modification to accommodate any significant increase in traffic as would the B4228 running from Chepstow up to St Briavels and Coleford and the B4231 which intersects it at Trow Green. Proximity to the buffer od the A roads is an important consideration and impacts the sustainable transport strategy of the development and the district.