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Children running and enjoying the forest
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.

East Devon AONB has a range of paths and trails that run...

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

The trail starts from the Meon Valley railway line, and takes you right through Upperford Copse, Woodend, West Walk and joins the public right of way at Lodge Hill and is suitable...

walkers enjoying a walk through nature in autumn
Walking trails and routes

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

West Harting Down has a range of paths that run through the woodland. 

Parents and two children in summer clothes in woodland

This magnificent woodland has many miles of ancient wood banks, building remains and ancient trees. The 'druids', or veteran oaks, are rare and amazing wildlife habitats, and some...

walkers enjoying a walk through nature in autumn
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.

Stoke Park Wood has a range of open paths that run...

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

The longest way marked walk in the Wood. The route tours the Wood from north to south, giving you an overall feel for the character of the woodland. Contrast the dappled light in...

Couple walking a dog on an easy access trail

Starting from the Vinnalls Car Park, this trail is a 1-mile loop with the option to return to the car park halfway round.

Explore a variety of habitats including broadleaved...

Group dog walking
Walking trails and routes

A nice walk that takes in some of the nicest parts of Delamere, without venturing too far. The trail passes the Gruffalo sculpture and along part of Blakemore Moss

A women walking along a trail on a hillside, looking at the view
Walking trails and routes

Follow the blue waymarkers for a walk through mixed woodland. 

En-route you will pass pass Nancy Spragg's cottage. Not much is left there now, but can you spot the lilac and plum...

Sitting on a bench
Walking trails and routes

A short walking trail passing the wildlife viewing area. Make sure to remember your binoculars!

Oak walk at Abbot's Wood
Walking trails and routes

The Oak Walk is a short stroll through the Oak trees, which come alive during the spring with a carpet of bluebells.

Nest boxes have been erected along the trail. Look out for the...

Bark in the Dark
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.

Wakerley Great Wood has a range of paths that run...

Alpacas looking majestic on sunny day in Whinlatter Forest

Alpacaly Ever After's mission is to rehome alpacas and llamas from all over the country and give them a wonderful new home with the very best of care, while bringing people in...

An aerial view of Flashdown Plantation at Eggesford Forest with Hilltown Wood in the background

Eggesford Forest is home to the very first trees planted by the newly created Forestry Commission in 1919 within Flashdown Plantation.

Since then, the forest has continued to...

walkers enjoying a walk through nature in autumn
Walking trails and routes

The Great Hockham walking trail provides a pleasant amble through mature pine plantations and mature stands of oak.

The Peddars Way, an old Roman road connecting the North Norfolk...

Three friends walk through the forest
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and gentle exercise whilst exploring the landscape and habitats on the woods.

There are no Forestry England waymarked walking trails...

walking on a forest trail
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.

This surfaced easy access trail meanders through...

Shaded walking trail in Stoke Woods, Exeter
Walking trails and routes

Following a combination of forest roads and tracks, this trail takes you to the very centre of the woodland and then back to the info board, taking in the wildlife-laden pond on...

Family enjoying a woodland trail
Walking trails and routes

Starting from the Lakes carpark, the Blue Walk passes through Sequoia Avenue, one of the special features of the area.

This double rowed avenue of Sequoias was planted in the...

Sunrise in a conifer forest

A patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves provide the ideal setting for a great day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life.

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Sence Valley walking
Walking trails and routes

Explore Sence Valley on its surfaced trails that run throughout the woodland, and around the lakes.

Some informal tracks through the trees have been created with the on-site...

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...

Autumn viewpoint at Haldon Forest Park

Whether you want a quiet gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there’s something for you at Haldon Forest Park. Only 15 minutes from Exeter and Newton Abbot...

Thin trail running through conifer woodland

With around five miles of hard surface road and great networks of unsurfaced tracks, Hemsted Forest makes for a great day out, whatever the season!

The forest houses a mixture of...

Forests of Rothbury, Simonside
Walking trails and routes

Starting from the main car park, the Castle Hill walk is a demanding route with a long ascent, where you will be reward you with great views of the Cheviots from Thrunton Crags. 

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Drive through Savernake forest under tree canopy

Located south of Marlborough, Savernake Forest is rich in history and has lots to explore. It is a Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) as well as a registered important...

King's Forest

Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.

Along with being home to fallow deer, the chalky soil...

Mixed woodland on a sunny day

A mosaic of woodland with historic interest walks, come and explore Creech Wood

Located west of Waterlooville within the stunning South Downs landscape, Creech Wood is home to ...

Pink sign with an arrow and the words Castle Walk in front of a pond
Walking trails and routes

An easy to moderate unsurfaced trail follows the archers stroll in the direction of the trenches. Castle walk takes you through a variety of habitats, from mature pine to lowland...

A white horse made from stone on a hillside
Walking trails and routes

A 2km (1.2 mile) undulating circular walk that winds through Kilburn Woods, passing through mixed woodlands then following a main forest road, before arriving back at the car park...

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

A circular route suitable with a gentle gradient at the start, which then flattens out and on a route that incorporates the wood neighbouring the open fields of the Old Vyne estate...

Parkhurst Forest

Parkhurst Forest consists of both ancient woodland and heathland.

Located on the Isle of Wight, it is a haven for wildlife including the red squirrel and many species of bird such...