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Family with a tramper in the forest

We are delighted that we now have an all-terrain mobility scooter (Tramper) available to hire.

We currently have one waymarked route approved for the Tramper to use. This is a...

Young boy wearing Gruffalo crown, with his thumbs up
The Gruffalo Party Trails

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a fun forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all...

Young boy wearing Gruffalo crown, with his thumbs up
The Gruffalo Party Trails

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a fun forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all...

Running on forest trail
Running

A fun and friendly running based group session, to build your confidence, skill, speed, and enjoyment of trail running. Each session will be different, with meet points anywhere...

Dilly running in Haldon Forest
Running

With miles of off-road routes for you to enjoy, escape the stuffy gym, embrace the fresh air and get fit where you can be inspired by stunning natural surroundings.

Our running...

Skills area at Haldon
Cycling & mountain biking

Develop your confidence and skill with a taster of some of the features you will find on our cycling trails. Features include graded options to help you progress at your pace.

Helme...

Stained glass pannel hanging in the canopy at beechenhurst sculpture trail

Be inspired in the forest with live music and art. Book your 2024 highlight in the forest.

child friendly cycling page
Cycling & mountain biking

Bumps and bends will give you a feel for off-road cycling and how to handle the terrain.

Helmets must always be worn while riding. Read more about how we grade cycle trails.

Accessib

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Man, woman and girl walking the dog through pine trees

The Ladyhill Trail is an easy, mostly flat circular 1 mile trail which is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

The trail includes the popular Fairy Trees, Gruffalo sculpture...

A group of Nordic walkers walking through a young conifer plantation

Nordic walking is a great, low impact workout and burns 20-40% more calories than walking normally. By using specially designed Nordic Walking poles you work all of the major...

Go Ride at Cannock Chase Forest
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Take part in a weekly coached cycling session delivered by Staffordshire Road Club (SRC). Go-Ride Clubs are for riders from 4 - 18 years old and have fun at the heart of what they...

Close up of walking boots of person walking along a leafy path
Walking trails and routes

The Lych Way is a long-distance bridleway that starts in Bellever.

In the 13th Century, residents of the small farmsteads in the surrounding area had to make a 12 mile journey...

Wooden Gruffalo sculpture
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo from Julia Donaldson's fantastic story!

You can find Gruffalo in the Bullers Hill picnic and play area. This is...

Wendover woods parkrun
parkrun

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

Everyone is welcome at parkrun, whether you...

Man using mobility scooter, alongside a woman pushing a pram and walking a dog
All-terrain mobility scooters

Visitors with permanent or temporary limited mobility can hire one of our all-terrain mobility scooters (also called Trampers).

These are easy to use and can tackle a range of...

Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

Join qualified forest bathing guide Nicky from Sound and Ground for a forest bathing or sound bath session at High Lodge.

Dates for 2024 have landed - Find a wellness session

Wh...

Walker and Tramper user with dog on a forest road

The Champion Bowland Tramper is an all terrain mobility scooter now located at Gisburn Forest Hub, available from the cafe. Bookings must be made in advance.  

There is a five mile...

Hamsterley Cycling - Jerry Tatton
Cycling & mountain biking

A trail for real adventurers who want to spend the day exploring the further reaches of the forest.

Superb views await at the top of the forest overlooking Eggleston Moor before...

Snow topped tree branches surrounding snow dusted forest path
Article
01 January 2024

Forest 100: a year in the life is an online exhibition featuring the photographs of Scarborough-based editorial photographer Tony Bartholomew, and celebrating last year’s centenary...

Sherwood Pines Forest Activity Bag
Other family activities

Dive in to discover the amazing life of the forest with our specially chosen games and activities!

Find out more about wonderful wildlife, towering trees, and all the ways you can...

Running on a dog friendly trail

Test your stamina on this fitness trail around Boddington Hill, the site of an Iron Age hill fort. Set along an unsurfaced trail it contains ten pieces of fitness equipment to test...

The Roll of Honour Sculpture at New Fancy, Forest of Dean

Formerly the site of the New Fancy coal mine, come and see the spectacular views that the old spoil heap now provides. The viewpoint is an ideal place to watch birds of prey...

Walkers with dogs at Hicks Lodge on a summers day

​​​​​​This trail takes you into the young woodland around Hicks Lodge, there are stops along the way for you to relax with a picnic and enjoy the views. The Zig-Zags take you down...

Woman on the easy cycle trail at Friston Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

The majority of this trail runs along forest roads. There are some unsurfaced paths, but it is relatively flat. Suitable for families. Start from Seven Sisters Countryside Park.

P...

Sunlight shining through woodland scenery
Family activity
19 December 2019

Use this journal to give yourself time to relax and experience the restorative benefits of forests, even at home.

Person running
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Bedgebury Forest Runners are a friendly and non-competitive fitness group for all levels of runner and walker operating daily. They have four experienced run leaders who live on...

View of fields at Pleasant Forest soon to become new woodland
Article
22 November 2019

Pleasant Forest is a 127 hectare site for a new woodland in Kent.

Aerial drone shot above forest with trail running through
Walking trails and routes

Starting at the Vinnalls Car Park (though can be accessed elsewhere), this trail takes in the majority of Mortimer Forest. Passing through a variety of woodland types and habitats...

Two parents and a young child cycling in Salcey Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

Salcey Forest is a delight to discover on bike. This trail provides a fantastic opportunity for family cycling in the great outdoors!

The route is relatively flat, wide and smooth...

White horse view at Friston Forest
Walking trails and routes

Starting from the Litlington Road car park, a picturesque walk along the forest edge overlooking the adjoining downland. Look back at the view of the white horse carved in the...

Group dog walking
Walking trails and routes

Warksburn picnic area is situated on the banks of its namesake (which is reputed to contain gold deposits!) Two waymarked forest walks start and finish at the picnic area. Points...

Gisburn Forest entrance
Walking trails and routes

A linear trail to Stocks Reservoir car park.  Look into Dalehead Chapel and Heritage Centre for local interpretation on your way.