The Colliers Trail is our family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and...

A treasured part of the South Downs, Houghton Forest is located north of Arundel. 

Explore Houghton Forest on foot or bring your bike for a woodland ride!

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It is enjoyed by walkers, runners, horse riders, schools and nature enthusiasts.

Please note: there is a network of unofficial mountain bike trails at Setmurthy that Forestry...

Whether you've just bought your first bike, or you're looking for your next adrenaline fix shredding through rock gardens, Hamsterley Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for...

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The varied terrain and scenery in the Forest of Dean make it an ideal place to cycle. The Forest of Dean Cycle Centre is the hub of cycling in the Forest...

Delamere Forest, within easy reach of both Manchester and Liverpool, is a place to let off steam, escape the crowds and find peace in the heart of the forest.

Accessible by its very...

The area on Combe Hill has a dedicated bike park, which is open to mountain bikers, please visit this website for more information and to book in advance.

The woodland offers a...

The Beech Room at Cannock Chase Forest is a great place to hold birthday parties, school visits, holiday clubs, workshops or a small meeting. 

Schools and groups - suitable for up...

The bike park comprises of two distinct zones; the Dirt Jump Zone and the Downhill Zone. Both of these zones are for riders with specialised bikes and safety gear. 

The Dirt Jump...

There are two permissive bike trails which are clearly waymarked on the ground.

Overlooking Derwent Reservoir, Slaley Forest is home to a selection of forest roads which give you access to the forest.

Open all year, come rain or shine, the forest is a great...

This summer, the Commonwealth Games Mountain biking competition will be coming to Forestry England’s Cannock Chase Forest, and to help encourage the next generation of off-road...

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

Abbot's Wood has three barbecues available for...

Stoke Park Wood consists of a beautiful mix of ancient woodland and newly planted trees. 

Wide rides and clear paths provide open access to the woodland, making it ideal for those...

With 4km of pathways and connections to Hornchurch Country Park, you can do it all on Ingrebourne Hill. 

There’s a great deal to look out for. Whether it’s mountain bikes hurtling...

Explore the forest as a family and discover more about how it’s used and what animals live here.

Each bag is suitable for...

With a variety of mature birch and coniferous trees, Clowes Wood is an ideal location for walkers, especially those with dogs! 

Covering a total area of over 236 hectares, the...

Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday at County Durham’s largest forest. 

From wildlife watching to stargazing, and adventure play for all the family to exhilarating mountain...

With a family trail, blue and red graded cross-country trails and a number of more advanced downhill trails, the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre has something for everyone.

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When does felling work to remove the diseased trees finish?

Extensive felling work has been completed across the site – The timber has been extracted and removed from site. The...

The beauty of cycling is that it’s truly a multi-disability sport. No two disabilities are identical, and there are endless adaptations that can be made. The Alice Holt fleet has a...

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Boughton Brake. Explore the woodland by bike on multi-user paths and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Located between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands, Fineshade Wood provides a picturesque setting for your next adventure. Whether you want to have a leisurely wander through the...

Wooler and the surrounding lands endured frequent raids by marauding Scots between the fourteenth and sixteenth century and later by the border raiders or 'Reivers'.

Wooler Common...

This trail is currently closed.

Kids will love navigating the route and finding the wooden mushrooms scattered around the forest.  Please note, this trail is not waymarked...

Why not hire one of our Forest Activity Bags during your visit?   

Explore the forest as a family and discover more about how it’s used and the animals that live there.

Each bag is...

Thrunton Wood is planted on and around two steep escarpments of sandstone – Thrunton Crag in the north, and Long Crag /Coe Crag to the south. These lofty crags provide spectacular...

A 10 mile, single track mountain bike trail beginning from Sandgalls car park in the north of the forest.

The origins of the Viking Trail are a legacy of the motorcycle enduro...

Hop on your bike and follow our all-ability surfaced trail to discover Bignalls, Jaguar Lount and Alistair’s Wood on two wheels.

Cyclists are welcome to use the surfaced trails at...

This multi-user path offers visitors to Kielder Forest a truly unique experience giving access to the most scenic parts of the lake shore and the opportunity to get up close to...

Start your cycling adventure at High Lodge on our green graded trail. Aimed at families, this suitable for most types of off-road bike.  

The trail is relatively flat, wide and uses...

Why not hire one of our Forest Activity Bags?   

Explore the forest as a family and discover more about how it’s used and the animals that live there.

Each bag is suitable for...