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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...

Accidents involving inexperienced riders are forcing Forestry England to remove the Dirt Jump Zone facility at Sherwood Pines. The ‘big air’ jumps are part of the bike park...

Path through the trees

Leigh Woods is located to the south west of Bristol, just over the Clifton suspension bridge. On the edge of the vibrant city, the forest is an unexpected sanctuary from the urban...

Couple walking on bright green grass looking content

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...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Thursday 19 October
Start 10.30am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

T...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Tuesday 5 September
Start 10.30am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

Th...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Thursday 21 September
Start 10.30am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

Th...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Tuesday 3 October
Start 10.30am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

T...

Woodland sunset
Event
Friday 31 May
Start 7.30pm
Ennerdale

Women of West Cumbria, join us at Ennerdale for a chance to get outside, explore the local area, and experience the forest at dusk. This is a free event open to west Cumbrian women...

Woodland sunset
Event
Saturday 24 August
7pm to 9.45pm
Ennerdale

Women of West Cumbria, join us at Ennerdale for a chance to get outside, explore the local area, and experience the forest at dusk. This is a free event open to west Cumbrian women...

Woodland sunset
Event
Friday 21 June
Start 7.30pm
Ennerdale

Women of West Cumbria, join us at Ennerdale for a chance to get outside, explore the local area, and experience the forest at dusk. This is a free event open to west Cumbrian women...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Tuesday 21 May
Start 11am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

Thi...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Tuesday 4 June
Start 11am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

Thi...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Tuesday 11 June
Start 11am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

Thi...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Tuesday 28 May
Start 11am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

Thi...

Breeze into the forest
Event
Tuesday 18 June
Start 11am
Whinlatter Forest

Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of struggling up hills then now is your chance to try cycling with a difference.

Thi...

Woman doing yoga in the forest
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Step away from your normal routine and try yoga in Wyre Forest. Join one of our expert instructors who each specialise in a different style of yoga. Contact the providers for their...

Sence Valley lake

Located north-west of Leicester, discover Sence Valley’s history. Once part of a large coal mine that closed in 1996, Forestry England planted 98,000 trees in 1998, transforming...

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...

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...

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. Follow the trail to take a mindful walk through the...

Views from Whinlatter
Event
Saturday 20 July
10am to 4pm
Whinlatter Forest

Looking to take your photography to the next level and get the most from your photography equipment? 

If you have a little longer to spare and would like to immerse yourself in the...

Views from Whinlatter
Event
Saturday 9 November
10am to 4pm
Whinlatter Forest

Looking to take your photography to the next level and get the most from your photography equipment? 

If you have a little longer to spare and would like to immerse yourself in the...

Two men, one standing and one in a wheelchair speaking to a lady in green in front of building whilst looking at a leaflet
Article
09 April 2024

Accessibility at Westonbirt

Sculpture made of three stones

The public forest estate is a huge renewable resource. The revenue we generate from harvesting and selling timber, through commercial partnerships and by maximising the assets...

Go ape forest segway Whinlatter

Forestry England is the nation’s largest land manager. We look after more land and more trees than any other organisation in the country, shaping landscapes for people, timber and...

Women walking in the woods
Blog
02 January 2024

Forests offer space to explore, connect with nature and exercise our minds and body. Discover our top 10 reasons to get out in the forest in 2023.

Forestry England manages the nation’s forests to be sustainable and resilient providing benefits for people, nature and the economy: nationally, regionally and locally. We...

Families enjoying cycling in the forest

Moors Valley is a joint venture between Dorset Council and Forestry England and the work we do here goes beyond the remit of most visitor attractions, including countryside...

Orienteering post within forest on summer day
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 little...

Young boy wearing Gruffalo crown, with his thumbs up
The Gruffalo Party Trails

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

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all...

Young boy wearing Gruffalo crown, with his thumbs up
The Gruffalo Party Trails

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

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all...