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Boy on a bike in a forest
Article
15 March 2022

This summer we’re celebrating cycling and the adventures you can have exploring our trails and woodlands on two wheels.

Mountain biker cycling through the forest
Event
29 June, 27 July, 7 September
Registration opens 10.30am
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Grass roots mountain bike racing at it's best 

Bedgebury Forest Cycle club are hosting the 2024 XC race series at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest.

Riders of all ages and...

Four young children smiling as they look at an activity sheet around a tree stump
The Gruffalo Party Trails

The Gruffalo is turning 25! To celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all sorts of party...

Children riding bikes on a trail
Event
Thursday 04 January 2024
10:00 (or 13:30 in case of half day) to 4:00 (or 12:30 in case of half day)
Sherwood Pines

Our Blue session is all about having fun on bikes. We’ll start off on a wide grassy area using our ramps and pieces of equipment to assess and build fundamental techniques. Riders...

Can but Tri Duathlon
Event
11 August
6.30pm
High Lodge

Join Can But Tri for a new off-road bike time trial at High Lodge on 11th August.

This 11km route largely uses the Beater trail with some faster, wider sections thrown in too. It...

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...

Silhouette of woman cycling at sunset

Kielder Art & Architecture is seeking expressions of interest from artists and architects to create an exciting new feature to mark the mountain bike trailhead at Kielder Castle...

A family of four cycling on forest trail
Cycling & mountain biking

The trail starts at the bottom (west) end of the car park.

Turn left over the cattle grid, past the magnificent, tall Douglas fir trees along the Bolderwood Ornamental Drive.

Cyc...

Child on bike
News
04 July 2023

Forestry England invites adventurers of all ages to experience unforgettable summer days out in the nation’s stunning forests. From Gruffalo hunting and scenic walks to immersive...

cycle trail in forest
Working to help protect the ecologically sensitive areas of Cannock Chase

We’re really excited to be nearing the end of the works on a new moderate level, blue grade mountain...

Disc golf player

Like golf, players navigate the 9 hole course, throwing frisbee style discs at fixed targets around our tree line field. Aim of the game, the player with the lowest number of total...

Cardinham Woods autumn viewpoint

Cardinham Woods is a Cornish hidden gem, nestling in a beautiful valley with a bubbling stream. The mixed woodland rolls across the valley sides of Cardinham water (part of the...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Article
Breeze into the Forest

We’ve joined forces with British Cycling on Breeze into the Forest, encouraging women to ride in safe, traffic-free environments in nature.

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Event
Cannock Chase Forest

We will be exploring a combination of the green (easy) and blue route - Perry trail. The surface of the Perry trail is generally smooth with muddy areas. It has single track and...

A Tramper user and walker on a wide flat forest trail

Join the friendly Haldon Rangers for a stroll through the woods every Monday at 10:00am.

What to expect

We are a small, welcoming group who walk slowly and enjoy the views and pit...

Volunteer Bedgebury
Volunteering

Mountain Bike Trails Volunteer Group

TEMPORARILY PAUSED- When it is running this group meets monthly on a Sunday at Birches Valley and helps maintain the MTB trails.

This is a...

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Moors Valley.

The perfect high ropes...

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale.

Alongside being a great family...

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Sherwood Pines.

The perfect high...

Bedgebury National Pinetum Marshal's Lake view dawn sunrise winter

Make the most out of your visit to the nation's forests. Be inspired by seasonal activities and stunning scenery.

people on Segways on a forest path
Segway

Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have off-road, on two eco-friendly wheels, without having to pedal!  

You will receive training and get the chance to practice...

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in High Lodge.

The perfect high ropes...

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in the breath taking scenery of Kent’s...

A group of cyclists stopped on a wet forest trail
Event
20 April 2024
10am to 4pm
Dalby Forest

Join in a day of feel good fun with Trash Free Trails

On Saturday 20th April, we will be hosting a trail clean day alongside Trash Free Trails at the start of the bike trails in Low...

Person on a zip wire, high ropes course in the forest
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the trees in Moors Valley Country...

Go ape forest segway high lodge
Segway

Go Ape locations in our forests are now open. Pre-booking is essential. More information is available on the Go Ape website.

Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have...

Family on Go Ape tree top adventure
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the trees in Sherwood Pines. Zip...

We’ve answered some of the common questions we have been asked about the project so far and will continue to update and add to the questions as the project progresses. If you have...

people on Segways on a forest path
Segway

Go Ape locations in our forests are now open. Pre-booking is essential. More information is available on the Go Ape website.

Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have...

Family on Go Ape tree top adventure
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the trees in Haldon Forest Park...

Go ape tree top adventure high lodge
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Challenge your inner daredevil! Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Go Ape Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top...

Disc golf group at basket

Disc golf is a great way to spend time in the forest with friends and family.

Whether you’re looking to try something new or have played before, we’ve got everything you need to...