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The Gruffalo Party Trails

2024 is The Gruffalo’s 25th birthday year and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all...

Little girl climbing in play area
Play areas

Designed for our younger visitors, our new play area should keep them entertained. We've built climbing frames, scramble nets, swings and a balance course all with the youngest...

Cafe at Bedgebury

From buying timber to superb business and partnership opportunities, we are a great organisation to work with.

 

boy interacting with a Gruffalo activity panel
The Gruffalo Party Trails

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail...

An assortment of wooden play features within a forest
Play areas

The play area at Beechenhurst has a host of wooden play equipment for your kids to enjoy. There is a separate area specially made for toddlers.

Play features include a zip line...

Running in the forest
Running

Pack your trail runners and head to one of the Midland’s most well-known forests!

Starting out on the current 5km route, at 2km it splits and heads towards Robin Hood’s Whetstone...

Sherwood Pines Forest Event Room Exterior

Our Forest Event Room is conveniently located next to GoApe, near the main visitor welcome area, close to the café, toilets and play areas.

The room holds up to 50 people and has...

The Fairy Forest sculptures at Jeskyns Community Woodland

A community of fairies and elves have recently discovered Jeskyns and they liked it so much that they have decided to set up their very own village! 

Look for the gate in the Sand...

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...

High Lodge at Christmas
Event
3 December
10am to 4pm
High Lodge

Stalls  |  Festive treats  |  Activities 

Kickstart your Christmas spirit with a new Christmas Event to High Lodge. A festive market of craft stalls, festive menu at the cafe and...

Adult in The British Horse Society high vis walking a child on a horse
Horse riding

We welcome horses and riders at Hicks Lodge. We have a dedicated horse route which is open throughout the spring and summer months and takes you through a large part of the outer...

boy interacting with a Gruffalo activity panel
The Gruffalo Party Trails

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail...

Group of people walking through a forest
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Worcestershire Health Walks aim to improving the county’s health and well-being by encouraging more people to become physically active through the simplest form of exercise -...

Gisburn Forest entrance

Step into the fairy tale woods of Gisburn Forest and Stocks. Explore the trails and experience a sense of space and freedom as you breathe in the fresh air and hear the peaceful...

Running trainers on forest floor

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

These events take place in pleasant forest...

Family walking through autumnal forest
Walking trails and routes

The trail provides a good range of woodland habitats, from the atmospheric gloom of dark green conifers to the brighter woodlands of mature oak. The trail is surfaced throughout...

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...

Bedgebury Forest Runners stretching in spring
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Get Wednesdays off to a great start with a fun, friendly, fitness kick in the forest! Enjoy a fun-filled, varied fitness session in the beautiful surroundings of Whinlatter Forest...

Woman walking through the forest towards sunbeams
Wellbeing trails
Take some time for you on our wellbeing trail at Wendover Woods

Spending time amongst the trees and really noticing nature is scientifically proven to boost our mental and...

boy interacting with a Gruffalo activity panel
The Gruffalo Party Trails

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all sorts...

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 Br...

A group of 4 adults and a dog, walking on a forest trail
Event
Each first and third Monday of the month, from March to September 2024
Walks start at 10:00am, lasting roughly 90 minutes.
Haldon Forest Park

Forestry England is excited to deliver a programme of themed walks in partnership with Age UK Devon at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter.

Join us every first and third Monday of the...

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 Br...

Woman walking through the forest towards sunbeams
Wellbeing trails

Spending time amongst the trees and really noticing nature is scientifically proven to boost our mental and physical health. Take some time for you and try our new wellbeing trail...

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
Cycling & mountain biking

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 Br...

Gruffalo orienteering activity pack on the grass
Gruffalo orienteering forest courses

Try our fun, navigational challenge at Mallards Pike using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.

If you're feeling competitive, choose to run...

Sun shining through green trees and shrubs

High Lodge is a safe space in nature for every generation to escape and be free. Providing opportunities for adventure and exploration with a range of exciting activities around...

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 Br...

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 Br...

Running trainers on forest floor

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

These events take place in pleasant forest...

A digital illustration of the Gruffalo standing in the forest with bunting strung above him.
The Gruffalo Party Trails

2024 is The Gruffalo’s 25th birthday year and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all...