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Reservoir surrounded by forest

Fernworthy's position at the edge of Fernworthy Reservoir provides extensive opportunities for walking, nature spotting, and enjoying the peace of Dartmoor.

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Walking trails and routes

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

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Forests are great places to walk with your dog. To help you get the best out of your walk please follow our dog walking guide.

Keep your dog close and in sight

• use a lead if...

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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...

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Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some beautiful landscapes. There are no waymarked trails in Cann so you can create your own adventure along the forest...

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Walking trails and routes

Pages Wood offers 6.5km of walking paths for you to explore! This valley of green space provides excellent views as well as lots of important and varied habitats for wildlife.

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Walking trails and routes

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

Whiteley Pastures has a range of gravel paths for you to explore the...

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Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Salcey Forest's Sensory Walk is a gentle walk through the forest with different areas to...

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Walking trails and routes

Take the path less travelled and delve a little deeper into our captivating trees with our discovery walks.

Every Saturday, 10.30am - free after admission. 

Please note that dogs are...

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Dogs at Westonbirt Arboretum

Find out more about bringing your dog to Westonbirt Arboretum

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Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Whinlatter Forest's Sensory Walk is predominately on forest roads, which are compacted, gravel...

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Walking trails and routes

There are 3.3km of open paths for you to explore at Harold Court Woods! 

If you fancy an even longer walk, you can safely cross over to Pages Wood. 

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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.

Speech House Woods has a range of paths that run through...

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Walking trails and routes

Walking at Roughtor is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes. Roughtor and the surrounding landscape are one of the best...

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Cookworthy Forest is a great location for interesting walks, afternoon runs, and enjoying the great outdoors.

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Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

The sensory walks at Wyre Forest are designed with the intention of bringing users closer to...

Two women Nordic walking with poles in the forest

Forestry England have partnered up with Nordic Walking UK to bring you Nordic Walking and WALX activities in the Nations forests!

Pull on your boots and pick up your poles as you...

Walk in the forest

Tuetoes, Laughton Forest supports a wide range of habitats, rare plants, animals and birds, making it a great place to visit if you want an interesting walk!

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Located on the outskirts of Bristol, escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre with a visit to Wraxall Piece. 

Enjoy a pleasant woodland stroll or leisurely dog walk in this...

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Walking trails and routes

The Orange Walk can be started from St Helen's Picnic Site or from Santon Downham and offers you a variety of habitats and many opportunities for wildlife watching.

The walk passes...

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Walking trails and routes

This is the longest of three walks which take you round this fascinating woodland.

Whitwell is rich in flora and fauna and there's something to see all year round.

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Walking trails and routes

Folkes Lane Woodland has an excellent network of paths, providing you with a range of route options around the site. There are regular benches alongside the paths providing...

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Walking trails and routes

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

Hay Wood has a range of public paths that are ideal for...

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Just south of the north Devon coastline, Meddon Plantation is nestled within the rolling hills of the English countryside.

Popular with local dog walkers, take a break from your...

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Walking trails and routes

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

Harling Woods has a range of public paths that are...

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Walking trails and routes

Allow yourself three quarters of an hour for this circular walk starting from the Guisborough Forest and Walkway Visitor Centre. 

The walk climbs to the top of the beech wood...

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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.

Rogate Woods has a range of paths that run through the...

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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...

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Set in the idyllic hills of the Teign Valley, Canonteign Forest is home to some challenging hikes and stunning natural scenery. 

Walk alongside the Beadon Brook valley and take in...

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Take a walk through Dymock Forest and encounter the rich variety of plants and animals.

Areas of Dymock Forest are SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and much is noted for...

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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 natural landscapes. 

The sandy soil provides a good walking surface, allowing...

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Situated to the east of Puddletown, Affpuddle offers an interesting landscape of both forest and heathland as well as views across the Purbeck Hills.

Popular with local dog...