Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I take a quick trip over the border to England. Puzzlewood is a magical attraction for all ages in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The location has been used in many TV & Films which include, Star Wars, Doctor Who, & Tanglewood. Puzzlewood is famous for its strange rock formations, secret caves and ancient trees. This magical and otherworldly environment must have kept locals guessing for centuries as to how it came about – it’s surely how Puzzlewood got its name.
How was the landscape formed?
The geological features that give Puzzlewood its distinctive character are known as scowles. These remarkable rocky formations developed millions of years ago as water erosion of carboniferous limestone created natural underground cave systems. Over time, uplift and erosion exposed those cave systems at the surface.
I take a quick trip over the border to England. Puzzlewood is a magical attraction for all ages in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The location has been used in many TV & Films which include, Star Wars, Doctor Who, & Tanglewood. Puzzlewood is famous for its strange rock formations, secret caves and ancient trees. This magical and otherworldly environment must have kept locals guessing for centuries as to how it came about – it’s surely how Puzzlewood got its name.
How was the landscape formed?
The geological features that give Puzzlewood its distinctive character are known as scowles. These remarkable rocky formations developed millions of years ago as water erosion of carboniferous limestone created natural underground cave systems. Over time, uplift and erosion exposed those cave systems at the surface.
