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Orienteering route at gisburn
Orienteering

Why not try your hand at orienteering, a map reading challenge for all levels.

The aim for everyone is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map. If you are...

Stone marker at the top of Old Pale
Walking trails and routes

With hourly trains from Manchester and Chester, Delamere Forest and the Old Pale walk is a great place to explore at any time of year.  

Using forest gravelled tracks and purpose...

Group having picnic forest of dean
Picnics and barbecues

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

There are picnic tables in the car park and dotted throughout the...

A speaker mounted in a box on a tree in the forest
Event
20 June
11:00am to 3:00pm
Alice Holt Forest
Your Sonic Forest - Hear Nature Speak through Sound Installations in Alice Holt Forest

Join us for a day of exploration and inspiration at Sonic Forest, a groundbreaking event that...

Forest from the sky

Corporate Venue Hire

Enjoy our stunning conference facilitiesin the heart of The Great Yorkshire Forest.

Dalby Forest has a conference facilities within the Visitor Centre. The...

Grizedale Cliff Structure, Richard Harris
Walking trails and routes

An introduction to the forest, taking you through some of the oldest trees in Grizedale and under the Go Ape course. You will also discover some of Grizedale's famous sculpture...

Brown and white dog jumping over a log
Event
Tuesday 28 May 2024
10:00am to 3:30pm
Haldon Forest Park

Join us with your four-legged family members to celebrate all things dog!

Explore exciting stalls, have a go at activities, and try your paw in our charity dog show. Make a day of...

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...

attending a learning event
Orienteering

Try your hand at orienteering, a map reading challenge for all levels.

The aim for everyone is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map. If you are 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.

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...

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

Explore the forest on two wheels! 

Great for a relaxing family ride, this route on wide forest roads includes some short sharp climbs and rewards you with beautiful views over...

Family biking in Fineshade Woods
Cycling & mountain biking

A longer ride on forest roads into some of the more quite areas of the forest, taking in some of the less viewed mere and mosses.

To find out about cycle hire, tag-a-longs or...

A group of horse riders in a forest
Horse riding

Wendover Woods offers some of the best riding in the Chilterns with a designated waymarked riding trail. 

Riding at Wendover Woods is by permit only. Day passes or annual riding...

A mountain bike rider on a forest cycle trail. The rider is wearing pink clothes and a white helmet, cycling through young conifer trees.
Cycling & mountain biking

Having mastered our shorter trails, this five mile off-road route takes you around the whole site through a mixture of trees and woods. 

You can improve your skills and fitness...

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...

Gruffalo orienteering activity pack on the grass
Gruffalo orienteering forest courses

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

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

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 digital illustration of the Gruffalo standing in the forest with bunting strung above him.
Event
Sunday 28th July
All day
Wyre Forest
Gruffalo Fun Day

Come along to meet the Gruffalo himself at our fun day! 

The Gruffalo will be appearing at various time throughout the day and there will lots of Gruffalo themed...

two runners crossing a stream on a running trail in the forest
Running

Whether you've just bought your first pair of trainers or have thousands of miles under foot, Cannock Chase Forest offers opportunities for all runners. Choose from a number of...

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...

Robin Hood Play Area Sherwood Pines
Play areas

Sherwood Pines is well known for its free, adventurous play facilities, so it is easy for everyone to spend a fun day playing in the woods.  

There are two main play areas linked...

A walker walking through the forest in the autumn. The walker is looking up at the trees around them.

Thames Chase Forest Centre offers lots of features and bags of room for an exciting family day out.

The Thames Chase Trust runs the Thames Chase Forest Centre visitor centre...

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...

Two parents and a young child cycling in Salcey Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

Salcey Forest is a delight to discover on bike. This trail provides a fantastic opportunity for family cycling in the great outdoors!

The route is relatively flat, wide and smooth...

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...

Large slide and childrens play area in the woods
Play areas

 

High Lodge is famous for its free adventurous play facilities which are great for kids of any age looking for an adventure in the forest. 

From the Gruffalo, sand play area for...

A individual sitting on a picnic table within bluebells
Picnics and barbecues

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

In order to protect this special landscape from the risk

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