With a family trail, blue and red graded cross-country trails and a number of more advanced downhill trails, the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre has something for everyone.

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Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below or browse our free downloadable resources and lesson plans.

Mix and match based on your...

You may have noticed 'orange paint marks' on roadside trees. These marked trees are diseased and will be felled in the very near future. Where possible we will use traffic lights...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Parkhurst Forest. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our...

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas located throughout the forest. Just bring along good food and company!

Hamsterley Forest is a no BBQ and...

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

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any...

Once a familiar feature of the woodlands in England, the pine marten stood on the brink of extinction – until now.

Take part in the worlds largest treasure hunt!

Geocaching is an increasingly popular activity that utilises GPS technology to locate and find hidden objects.

If you simply enjoy the...

Friston Forest is within the South Downs National Park between Lulington Heath National Nature Reserve and Seven Sisters Country Park. It is the largest area of recently...

Take a walk through Dymock Forest and encounter the rich variety of plants and animals.

Areas of Dymock Forest are SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and much is noted for...

There is something for everyone at this beautiful lakeside setting.

Adrenaline seekers can challenge themselves at Go Ape Tree Top Challenge. For those with energy left to burn...

The Sidwood trail leads south east from the picnic area along the pretty Tarset burn past the site where Sidwood House once stood. The route crosses the tarmac forest road and...

Read Kevin Stannard's biography

These ‘Hidden Heritage’ apps, were developed for the Foresters’ Forest National Lottery heritage funded programme and are an exciting way to explore the Forest of Dean.

As you...

Discover the 300 year history of mining at the Forest of Dean along the Mine Trail at New Fancy. 

The walk is approximately five miles and the trail leaflets are illustrated with...

King's Wood lies within the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Beauty and offers 588ha of mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland for you to enjoy.

Some of the wood's...

Rendlesham Forest is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There's something for everyone, including children's play areas, cycle trails, sculptures to discover in...

The Beechenhurst trail is a challenging 8-mile walk exploring the wider Forest of Dean. The trail passes through some of the oldest and most varied woodland.

This ‘Ramblers Route’...

The Forest of Dean Ramblers have three circular walks between Mallards Pike and Soudley Ponds, each three miles in length, with climbs and a variety of views.  The walks can be...

Join naturalist Ed Drewitt on a wildlife safari to explore the stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. 

​From listening to woodland birds on...

Come and escape in Mortimer Forest! Straddling the Shropshire and Herefordshire border this thousand hectare forest is a perfect place for some breathing space.

Although originally...

Bellever Forest is an unmissable stop on your visit to Dartmoor National Park. Explore one of several waymarked walking trails, discover incredible archaeology, take in the...

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...

With way marked trails for woodland walks, children’s play areas, Go Ape, orienteering trails and even a dog activity trail, you will not be stuck for something to do at Cannock...

Surrounded by impressive Douglas fir trees, immerse yourself in the stunning landscape of Soudley Ponds. 

Soudley Ponds is a stunning haven for wildlife, and best visited in the...

Made up of a beautiful mature oak woodland, Nagshead Nature Reserve plays host to a variety of bird species, making it the perfect day out for any wildlife enthusiasts throughout...

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 Forest of Dean.

The perfect high...

Overlooking Derwent Reservoir, Slaley Forest is home to a selection of forest roads which give you access to the forest.

Open all year, come rain or shine, the forest is a great...

Come and explore the variety of paths at Blackwood Forest and discover the stunning natural scenery. 

Located near Winchester, Blackwood Forest is home to a beautiful Forest...

The New Forest is a spectacular landscape made up of a unique mix of woodlands and open habitats that are globally important for nature conservation. 

Forestry England manages 47%...

Sneaton Forest is a true mixture of new and old.

The larger part of the forest to the south is principally made up of conifers planted in the 1960s, while the northern area is old...

Come and visit this forest of two halves just west of Harrogate. The coniferous canopy of Stainburn Forest provides the perfect setting for your outdoor adventure. 

For the keen...