Activities at Mortimer Forest

The Vinnalls Loop is partially closed following Storm Darragh, please follow the diversion signs

The Climbing Jack trail is partially closed following storm Darragh, please follow the diversion

Visitor information

Parking and prices

There are three car parks around the edge of the forest offering you a different experience each time you visit.

There are height restriction barriers (7ft / 2.1m) at Vinnalls Car Park and Black Pool Car Park.

Parking Charges

There are no parking charges at Mortimer Forest

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest. View our easy access trails page to find other forests with accessible parking.

Facilities and access

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information.

Assistant dogs welcome
Dogs allowed
Easy access trail
Picnic area

Bluebells along the side of a walking trail

Things to do

Activities at Mortimer Forest

Man and woman walking dog along a path through forest

Walking trails at Mortimer Forest

parkrun at Ludlow, Mortimer Forest

Picnics at Mortimer Forest

Couple walking a dog on an easy access trail

Vinnalls easy access trail at Mortimer Forest

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Mortimer Forest Community and Recreation Plan

This plan is intended to focus our community and recreation activity in Mortimer Forest now and for communities that will use the forest over the next ten years. It has been developed following extensive consultation with local communities and this feedback has been used to set out our plan.

Read the full plan here

Mortimer Forest Community Survey

In 2019 Forestry England carried out a community survey for Mortimer Forest to help develop the ten-year community and recreation plan. This report outlines the data collected during this exercise.

Read the survey report here

Sun shining through the trees in a pine forest

Mortimer Forest Plan

This plan sets out how we aim to manage Mortimer Forest over the next 10 years. The main aim of the plan is to manage the area with increased conservation and landscape benefits, whilst maintaining substantial timber production, increasing resilience to climate change, pest and disease risks, and offering opportunities for informal recreation.

Find out more

Happy times and waggy tails

For a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone, read our guidance on dogs in the forest.

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Activities at Mortimer Forest

Visitor information

Opening hours

How to find us

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OS Grid Ref

52.3641904, -2.742682

Parking and prices

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Additional information

Facilities and access

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Things to do

Activities at Mortimer Forest

Nearby forests

Bury Ditches

Eastridge Woods

Haughmond Hill

Wyre Forest

Mortimer Forest Community and Recreation Plan

Mortimer Forest Community Survey

Mortimer Forest Plan

Happy times and waggy tails