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Forests of Rothbury, Simonside
Walking trails and routes

A route that leads through the forest to the top of Simonside Crags. Enjoy the spectacular 360 degree panorama of Northumberland from the top of this atmospheric place.

None of...

People enjoying Nordic Walking in the forest

Nordic Walking is a full-body exercise that's easy on the joints and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It also has the added benefit of burning 20-40% more calories than...

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Walking trails and routes

The longest way marked walk in the Wood. The route tours the Wood from north to south, giving you an overall feel for the character of the woodland. Contrast the dappled light in...

Group of 15 walkers in the National Pinetum
Ramblers wellbeing walks 

We’ve teamed up with the Ramblers to provide Wellbeing Walks at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest – the perfect way to get out to the forest, stretch...

Man and woman observing the texture of a tree
Connect with the forest through our Sensory Walk at Alice Holt Forest

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Alice Holt Forest's Sensory...

A women walking along a trail on a hillside, looking at the view
Walking trails and routes

Follow the blue waymarkers for a walk through mixed woodland. 

En-route you will pass pass Nancy Spragg's cottage. Not much is left there now, but can you spot the lilac and plum...

People enjoying Nordic Walking in the forest

Nordic Walking is a full-body exercise that's easy on the joints and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It also has the added benefit of burning 20-40% more calories than...

Sitting on a bench
Walking trails and routes

A short walking trail passing the wildlife viewing area. Make sure to remember your binoculars!

Oak walk at Abbot's Wood
Walking trails and routes

The Oak Walk is a short stroll through the Oak trees, which come alive during the spring with a carpet of bluebells.

Nest boxes have been erected along the trail. Look out for the...

walkers enjoying a walk through nature in autumn
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

West Harting Down has a range of paths that run through the woodland. 

Family walking Forest of Dean generic
Walking trails and routes

Walking at West Stow Wood is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the areas most natural landscapes on foot.

This waymarked route passes through belts of old pine and...

walkers enjoying a walk through nature in autumn
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Stoke Park Wood has a range of open paths that run...

Three people walking along a forest track
Walking trails and routes

Formerly part of Lynford Hall estate, this area still retains features which reflect its parkland origins. The man made lakes were part of the gardens landscaped for the hall.

The...

walkers enjoying a walk through nature in autumn
Walking trails and routes

The Great Hockham walking trail provides a pleasant amble through mature pine plantations and mature stands of oak.

The Peddars Way, an old Roman road connecting the North Norfolk...

Walker on a forest track
Walking trails and routes

This is the longest walking trail at Nightingale Wood.

In summer, look out for skylarks and yellowhammers. In winter, watch the hedgerows for redwings and fieldfares. From the...

Children running and enjoying the forest
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

East Devon AONB has a range of paths and trails that run...

Family enjoying a woodland trail
Walking trails and routes

Starting from the Lakes carpark, the Blue Walk passes through Sequoia Avenue, one of the special features of the area.

This double rowed avenue of Sequoias was planted in the...

Bark in the Dark
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Wakerley Great Wood has a range of paths that run...

A family with backpacks walking down a forest track
Walking trails and routes

Allow yourself three quarters of an hour for this circular walk starting from the Guisborough Forest and Walkway Visitor Centre. 

The walk climbs to the top of the beech wood...

Family walking on a woodland trail

There are many miles of paths and tracks through Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. You are welcome to walk on any of these paths however the best routes have been waymarked.

T...

Young family walking through the green forest
Walking trails and routes

The trail makes a steady climb up the hill from the visitor centre into Fermyn Woods.

A wide well surfaced path loops through this historic ancient woodland offering opportunities...

Family with two children walking along a forest trail in the summer
Walking trails and routes

This gently sloping linear track links Symonds Yat Rock and the historic viewpoint, with the Forest Holidays site at Christchurch and the nearby Forestry England Camping site at...

Sence Valley walking
Walking trails and routes

Explore Sence Valley on its surfaced trails that run throughout the woodland, and around the lakes.

Some informal tracks through the trees have been created with the on-site...

A group of Nordic walkers walking through a young conifer plantation

Nordic walking is a great, low impact workout and burns 20-40% more calories than walking normally. By using specially designed Nordic Walking poles you work all of the major...

family walking through forest of dean
Walking trails and routes

Explore a little further afield on this walk through some beautiful mixed woodland.

cannock chase nordic walking

WALX on The Chase is your gateway to health and fitness delivered in the picturesque Cannock Chase and surrounding woodlands. With walks ranging from gentle Wellbeing walks to high...

A man and his dog walking on a trail in a forest
Walking trails and routes

This fantastic circular walk takes you to the fallen Church Path Oak, one of Salcey's famous "druid" oaks, which was thought to be 400 years old when it finally fell, in 1995.

The...

Three friends walk through the forest
Walking trails and routes

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and gentle exercise whilst exploring the landscape and habitats on the woods.

There are no Forestry England waymarked walking trails...

Man and woman observing the texture of a tree

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Choose from two self-led Sensory Walks at Westonbirt:

Acer Glade is a delightful walk, taking...
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Walking trails and routes

Allow one and a half hours for this moderate walk starting at the Guisborough Forest and Walkway Visitor Centre.

After an initial steep ascent through the beech wood, the route...

Pink sign with an arrow and the words Castle Walk in front of a pond
Walking trails and routes

An easy to moderate unsurfaced trail follows the archers stroll in the direction of the trenches. Castle walk takes you through a variety of habitats, from mature pine to lowland...

A couple sitting on a bench in the forest
Walking trails and routes

Head out on a wide forest road down Cardiac hill and under the Go Ape Zip Lines, after which the stone surfaced trail becomes narrower and flatter. The trail takes you past the...