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couple enjoying a picnic in a clearing within a forest
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Dymock Forest. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our...

Three wooden picnic benches in a forest clearing surrounded by trees
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Sneaton Forest. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our...

Two women with their dogs walking through a conifer forest
Walking trails and routes

Walking at Slaley Forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the Pennines most beautiful landscapes.

Explore the forest on its forest paths that run from the...

Kielder Water and Forest Park
Other family activities

Kielder Forest Drive is a spectacular 12 mile (19 km) drive on unsealed forest road, from Kielder Castle in the west to Blakehopeburnhaugh on the A68 in the east.

The Forest Drive...

Forest Holidays at Deerpark, Cornwall
Forest Holidays

Peaceful millpond views, winding forest trails and a hidden valley to explore. All minutes away from bustling seaside towns, untamed moorland and the spectacular Cornish coast.

Hu...

Group having picnic forest of dean
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any...

Couple on a picnic bench in a campsite

The 10 campsites in the Crown Lands of the New Forest are now operated by our partner – Camping New Forest. Enjoy a stay immersed in a unique and precious environment whilst...

Bedgebury Forest Runners stretching in spring
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Get Wednesdays off to a great start with a fun, friendly, fitness kick in the forest! Enjoy a fun-filled, varied fitness session in the beautiful surroundings of Whinlatter Forest...

A group of older people walking their dogs through the forest.
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the forest is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful views.

Puddletown Forest is restricted to access only on the public...

A walker walking through the forest in the autumn. The walker is looking up at the trees around them.
Walking trails and routes

Dunwich Forest links to some beautiful conservation areas of marshland and wetland, making it an ideal location for walkers.

North Dunwich Forest has one circular waymarked trail...

A stone circle with tall conifers behind
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Fernworthy Forest has a range of forest roads and tracks that run...

Family group having a picnic at a picnic table
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any...

A individual sitting on a picnic table within bluebells
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues...

Narrow walking path through ancient woodland
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Explore the forest roads and rides of Canonteign Forest and be prepared...

Narrow walking path through ancient woodland
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the forest is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the Isle of Wight's most beautiful landscapes.

Parkhurst Forest has a range of paths that run...

A couple sitting at a picnic bench in a conifer forest
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest, just bring along good food and company!

We have picnic tables near to the car park or pick your favourite spot along the bank of the East Dart...

Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Moreton Forest has a range of paths that run through the woodland. The...

walking path next to stream in Blengdale Forest
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the forest is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

See some of Cumbria's tallest trees by walking up the...

Two small boys learning to cycle in the woods
Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Houghton Forest and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Man walking away down a forest path
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Kidland Forest has a range of open access paths and trails for you to...

couple enjoying a picnic in a clearing within a forest
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the great outdoors at Fernworthy Forest. Just bring along good food and company!

The picnic area is located by the reservoir and has outstanding views...

Two walkers in jeans and black tops walking with two spaniels
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the forest is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of Wiltshire's most beautiful landscapes.

There are a variety of surfaced and non-surfaced paths...

Woman walking in woods footpath
Walking trails and routes

Walking in King's Forest is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

A motte and bailey monument viewed with a grassy area and wooden bench in the foreground
Walking trails and routes

Eggesford Forest comprises three main woodland blocks with a variety of walking.

Heywood offers a variety of forest roads and tracks. You will pass a motte and bailey castle...

Cycling Go Tri event
Cycling & mountain biking

Although looked on favourably by some from the mountain biking community, the trails they’ve built in Puddletown Forest have created serious issues, often with unseen hazards for...

Two small boys learning to cycle in the woods
Cycling & mountain biking

Explore the New Forest on two wheels!

We have more than 100 miles of waymarked family-friendly cycle routes, much of it off the public highway and traffic-free. There are plenty of...

A man with his back to the camera, wearing walking boots, jeans, coat and hat, walking through the forest in winter.
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Cookworthy Forest has a variety of open paths and trails for you to...

Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Dymock Forest has a range of paths that run through the...

Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
Walking trails and routes

Walking at Whitbarrow Forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the area’s most natural landscapes on foot.

The whole area is well-served with public footpaths...

Child being spun around playing in the forest
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

The Bernwood Jubilee Way, runs through a section of the wood on its 61...

Family group having a picnic at a picnic table
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat at one of Eggesford Forest's picnic tables (found in the car park at Hilltown Wood). Just bring along good food and company!

Woman walking dog through the windy paths in winter forest
Walking trails and routes

The Fermyn Forest trail takes a gentle route from the visitor centre up into the woods.

The trail follows some of the historic woodland rides which have been laid out for many...