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Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Harold Court Woods and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Harold Court Woods offers 2.6km of cycling paths for you to explore! 

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We believe forests enhance people’s quality of life by providing places to enjoy watching wildlife, walking, riding bikes or horses and playing among the trees. By opening up...

Family cycling on trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Abbot's Wood and soak up the beautiful scenery.

The wider forest and the trails off the forest tracks is out of bounds for cyclists. Please...

Sherwood Pines Forest Activity Bag

If you want to explore the forest and discover more about how it’s used and what animals live here, then why not hire one of our Forest Activity Bags.   

Each bag is suitable for...

Grizedale Yan visitor building

The Yan is a unique and dynamic building in Grizedale, which is as inspirational as the woodland that surrounds it. The Yan can be hired for schools, groups and organisations to...

Easy pacers walkers

Eastridge Woods is enjoyed by visitors on foot, on horseback or on two wheels. Passing through the forest is the Shropshire Way, a long distance walking route covering over 200...

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

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Chambers Farm Wood and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Cycling is available on the forest roads at the site and our family-friendly routes...

Two adults cycling through the dense green forest on a sunny day
Blog
05 April 2022

Have you discovered the joy of cycling in the forest yet? If not, we want 2022 to be the year that you do! 

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. 

Every group ride is led by a qualified ...

Holystone Woods, Rothbury

Holystone is tucked away in a quiet corner of Coquetdale. The peace and tranquillity of the area attracted a religious order that built a nunnery here in the twelfth century...

Volunteers at Fineshade Woods
Volunteering

Join your local team of volunteers to learn new skills, meet new people, make new friends and enhance your local forest for the benefit of nature and the community.

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Rider on cycling trail in the Forest of Dean
Cycling & mountain biking

Often referred to as one of the best blue-graded trails in the country, the Verderers Trail is an exciting and adventurous ride.

You will encounter different surface types...

Mountain biker riding a technical trail section
Cycling & mountain biking

This is one of two optional sections of red grade trail which loop off of the main Bodmin Beast Cycle Trail.

Hell’s Teeth presents a tough initial climb with some very steep...

Cyclists riding through the forest on a dirt track
Cycling & mountain biking

Our longer family cycling route F.I.D.O. is named after the WWII 'Fog Investigation and Dispersal Operation' which allowed 4200 Allied aircraft to make emergency landings at...

Grab your helmet and head out to the woods with the family for a beautiful cycle ride. Here are our favourite places across the country for a gentle forest bike ride.

Kielder Forest...

Woman on the easy cycle trail at Friston Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

The majority of this trail runs along forest roads. There are some unsurfaced paths, but it is relatively flat. Suitable for families. Start from Seven Sisters Countryside Park.

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BBQ Alice Holt Family
Picnics and barbecues

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

Alice Holt has three barbecue hearths available for you to book...

Early morning mist rising up above the lake in autumn

Bedgebury is an award winning visitor attraction with something for everyone. Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place for healthy outdoor activity.

The National Pinetum is...

Female mountain biker Gisburn, Hully Gully
Cycling & mountain biking

Laid out in a figure of 8, highlights on this trail include the volunteer built Home Baked sections, the gnarly Whelp Stone Crag and the optional section of black trail, the roller...

family on a child friendly cycling trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Berwick Glades and soak up the beautiful scenery. 

Berwick Glades has a well surfaced public footpath that winds its way through the newly...

Child cycling through forest
Cycling & mountain biking

Grab your helmet and head out for a beautiful cycle ride around Robin Wood!

Cycling is only permitted on bridleways and forest roads at Robin Wood, we routinely inspect our...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Event
Sunday 26 November
Start 11am
Whinlatter Forest

This is the ride for you if you would like to give mountain biking a go or are new to mountain biking and would like to ride at one of the Lake District trail centres.  Ride in a...

Ladies Mountain Biking Gisburn
Event
18 - 19 May 2024
2 day event
Gisburn Forest and Stocks

This is a 2 day biking event for ladies, building their core skills, getting to know their bike in Gisburn Forest and on day 2 enjoying a lovely ride in the Yorkshire Dales.  Bunk...

Family sitting on a picnic rug enjoying some food
Picnics and barbecues

Beechenhurst is perfect for a picnic in the forest with plenty of space and benches for you to use. The main lawn in front of the cafe has plenty of space and so is great area to...

Family walking with boys on balance bikes
Walking trails and routes

Taking between one and two hours to complete, this three mile waymarked route starts at the top of the car park. The car park is close to the visitor centre where you can grab a...

Mountain biker riding over roots wearing a full face helmet
Cycling & mountain biking

14 short, fast downhill trails spread out across the hillside. Expect to find a range of drops, jumps, table tops, berms and loamy corners, off camber and rocky and rooty sections...

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...

Wendover Woods

Explore the beautiful Chilterns landscape at Wendover Woods with stunning views across the Chiltern Hills.

Play, run, walk or cycle your way round Wendover Woods. If you're feeling...

bench in front of a lake

In the heart of the National Forest, Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and exciting trails for you to enjoy.

A great day...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Event
Sunday 3 September
Start 10am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies! Join Jules & Raich our amazing Breeze Champions for a brilliant ride along the Blue Mountain Bike Trail. 

This is the ride for you if you would like to give mountain...

Family paddling in a brook

Wenchford is a beautiful spot nestled deep within the forest with plenty of picnic tables and an easy access path.

Blackpool Brook trickles through the site under the dappled shade...

View of forest and hills from Carron Crag trail at Grizedale

Breath-taking views, stunning artwork and endless forest trails, come and discover all that Grizedale has to offer!

Explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back and keep...