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A woman wearing cycling clothes, helmet and sunglasses poses atop a bike in the forest.
Blog
13 February 2025

Read our interview with Olympic cycling champion Evie Richards and discover her start in cycling and her love of the forest.

Walkers with their dog enjoying the view from top of hill
Blog
14 January 2025

We’ve put together a list of 12 breathtaking forest viewpoints, one for each month of the year. Whether you’re after peace, adventure, or a fresh perspective, these views will make...

An action shot of a brown and white spaniel jumping over a log
Blog
09 January 2025

Soak up the winter sunshine and get those/their tails wagging on one of Forestry England’s carefully selected top 10 dog-friendly walks in the forest.

A wooden play fortress in a forest setting
Blog
09 January 2025

Learn more about our new play areas are how we're making them more inclusive to visitors.

Beaver out of the water facing the camera
Blog
18 December 2024

From beavers to ancient trees, discover some of our top nature success stories of 2024.

Group of friends walking through a broadleaf forest in the summer
Blog
18 December 2024

Discover the 10 reasons why spending time in the forest is the only resolution you need to improve your health and wellbeing this year.

Runner on forest trail
Blog
17 December 2024

Are you bored of staring at the gym wall? Swap the treadmill for the trail this year, and try out these 13 forest running routes.

Running on forest trail
Blog
06 December 2024

It's time to get off the treadmill and into the forest!

Young girl in shaun ears reaches into pack
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