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winter yoga - bedgebury
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Forest Yoga sessions take place outdoors amongst the 12,000 trees at Bedgebury National Pinetum

Join Lisa Whitehouse, qualified Yoga and Mindfulness teacher to boost your immune...

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...

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

The trail takes you in a loop, through the historic landscape of the Forest of Bere, which today supports an important range of wildlife.  

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...

Dog walking on field
Walking trails and routes

This short trail takes you from the Butchershole car park into the stunning beech high forest before returning you back to where you started.

People playing table tennis at Salcey Forest

In partnership with Northants Sport and Table Tennis England, Salcey Forest has two FREE TO PLAY table tennis tables. You can find these in front of the Visitor Centre and next to...

Family walking on a woodland trail
Walking trails and routes

This trail will stimulate your imagination, taking you through forest, heathland and wetlands and some of the areas connected to the UFO sighting in December 1980.

Gruffalo orienteering activity pack on the grass
Gruffalo orienteering forest courses

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

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

Three people walking along a forest track

See the unique flora and fauna of the Sandlings along this easy access trail.

Man on mountain bike going round tight corner on trail in the forest
Cycling & mountain biking

A short but challenging route. Narrow single track, rocky trails with varied surfaces passing through remote forest. Some very steep climbs, descents and technical obstacles and...

Adults running along forest path

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 woman is riding a Tramper next to a walker
All-terrain mobility scooters
Explore Haldon Forest Park with an all-terrain mobility vehicle

We’ve partnered with Countryside Mobility (a charity initiative, operated by Living Options) to offer all-terrain...

Peacock butterfly on buddleja at Bedgebury National Pinetum

Your findings will help us protect and provide habitats, now and in the future. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or enthusiast amateur, it's easy to take part.

Start recording

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Group of children pulling faces in front of a Gruffalo sign
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 features...

Mountain biker in Hamsterley Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

An intense section of single track with technical climbs and descents. The route starts in Low Dalby on the Jubilee Blue trail to then switch to the Adderstone Green trail, and...

Gruffalo orienteering activity pack on the grass
Gruffalo orienteering forest courses

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

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

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...

Cyclist at Dalby Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

A fast and flowing single track through varied woodland, expect rock features, steep drop off's and large rocks. Starting at Low Dalby, head up the hilly chicanes before reaching...

Forest sculpture on Grizedale Forest's tarn trail
Walking trails and routes

OPEN WITH SOME DIVERSIONS - Following the old County Road as it climbs eastwards out of the valley, this walk takes you to Grizedale's only natural tarn (mountain lake).

This...

A Visitor Centre building made out of wood with a large glass frontage.

Nestled in the heart of the Low Dalby valley lies the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre with range of amenities that will help kickstart your visit. Whether you’re looking for advice on...

Man and woman observing the texture of a tree
Sensory walks

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

Cannock Chase Forest's Sensory Walk is a circular, flat, well surfaced trail ideal for beginners...

Spotted Woodpecker

Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or enthusiast amateur it's easy to take part, just start recording wildlife on your next visit.

download the free iNaturalist app before...

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

A two and a half hour circular trail starting from the Guisborough Forest and Walkway Visitor Centre at Pinchinthorpe.

The walk includes a moderate steep climb and takes in...

Parents and two children in summer clothes walking in woodland

The name of the Elephant Pond comes from the Second World War, when elephants from a travelling circus were used to pull felled trees out of the Forest. The elephants went into the...

Close up of trail running through woodland
Walking trails and routes

Starting at the Whitcliffe Car Park, this trail runs within an area of the forest called 'Evens' and provides the walker with good views down Mary Knoll Valley and beyond.

Once an...

A stone carving of the Winged Sheep by Fiona Bowley
Forestry England Arts map

Fiona Bowley began working with Dalby Forest through a series of public stone lettering workshops linked to the creation of the ongoing Dry Stone Wall Maze. From here the idea of a...

William of Dalby carved wooden sculpture
Forestry England Arts map

This 9 foot tall wooden sculpture was inspired by local historian’s tales of the 14th Century “William of Dalby”, who was permitted to keep cattle and remain in the forest for as...

Family with a tramper in the forest

We are delighted that we now have an all-terrain mobility scooter (Tramper) available to hire.

We currently have one waymarked route approved for the Tramper to use. This is a...

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...

Filming of Gladiator, Bourne Wood
Blog
27 January 2021

Missing your forest fix? Binge these movies to feel closer to your favourite forest locations!

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...

Running on forest trail
Running

A fun and friendly running based group session, to build your confidence, skill, speed, and enjoyment of trail running. Each session will be different, with meet points anywhere...