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Walking trails and routes

Walking trails are suitable for all ages and abilities and some are pushchair and buggy friendly. You don’t even need a map. Follow the wooden posts with the coloured marker bands...

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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...

Two children enjoying a hot chocolate with bikes in the background

The Forest of Dean Cycle Centre Café, operated by Pedalabikeaway, serves freshly-prepared hot and cold food with locally sourced produce. Pop in for a coffee and slice of home...

Family walking on a woodland trail

This is a pleasant stroll thorough the grounds of Kielder Castle and the adjacent woodland. The first half mile of the Duke’s Trail, with slight inclines and fine graded stone and...

Aerial view of forest

In 2019 Forestry England embarked on a project to reshape and redirect land management and set new direction for the nation's forests here in the Forest of Dean.

Our Shared Forest...

Female Tramper at Symonds Yat viewpoint
All-terrain mobility scooters

Visitors with permanent or temporary limited mobility can hire one of two ‘Walking with Wheels’ off-road mobility scooters through the Countryside Mobility Scheme.

Off-road mobility...

Early morning mist rising up above the lake in autumn

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is an award-winning visitor attraction with something for everyone. Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place for healthy outdoor activity...

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...

mountain biker jumping on a single track trail through the woods
Cycling & mountain biking

This is a route with off-road sections and flowing berms, starting in Low Dalby, via Snever Dale and Flax Dale, with a very steep and challenging descent with zigzags and berms...

Pine marten on a fallen tree at night
News
13 July 2020

Combined efforts to bring pine martens back to the Forest of Dean have just reached a major milestone – a number of recently released females have given birth to offspring.

Family walking on a woodland trail
Walking trails and routes

At 6 miles, the Woodpecker Trail is the longest of the walks at Salcey. You'll meander through through oak, conifer, horse chestnut and a lovely area of beech as you enjoy your...

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. Take some time for you and try our new wellbeing trail...

Family cycling over bride
Cycling & mountain biking

The Colliers Trail is our family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and...

Family cycling over bride
Cycling & mountain biking

The Colliers Trail is our family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and...

Family cycling over bride
Cycling & mountain biking

The Colliers Trail is our family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and...

Family cycling over bride
Cycling & mountain biking

The Colliers Trail is our family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and...

Conifer tree tops

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The Highmeadow forest plan covers 1075 hectares of mixed woodland in the Wye Valley, west of the Forest of Dean close to the border between England and Wales.

The Wye...

Community trail clean
Blog
14 September 2021

Forests care for our mental health, as well as our physical health. As part of our partnership with Trash Free Trails we headed to the Forest of Dean to explore how seeing litter...

Autumn at Blackwood Forest - Forest Holidays
Forest Holidays

Forest Holidays is a picturesque location with 58 woodland cabins situated in a grassy meadow, enclosed by the leafy woodlands of nearby Cropton Forest. With underfloor heating, log...

Forest Holidays treehouses at Blackwood Forest
Forest Holidays

From woodland den building to marshmallow melting, immerse yourself in nature in a cosy cabin in the heart of one of Britain's beautiful forests. Nestled among tall beech trees in...

Forest Bathing at Whinlatter-1

Family forest bathing: A private forest bathing session tailored just for you and your family, connecting with nature and each other. Includes tea ceremony (or hot chocolate and...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. Every group ride is led by a qualified Br...

Women in pink coat walking through spring woodland
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Join certified forest therapy practitioner and forest bathing guide, Gina from Adaptable By Design for this nature-immersive wellness experience in Rendlesham Forest.

Dates for 2024

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group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. Every group ride is led by a qualified Br...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. Every group ride is led by a qualified Br...

A conifer forest with reciprocity images of sycamore leaves overlaid
Forestry England Arts map

Introducing Reciprocity Forest - an exciting new augmented reality (AR) artwork app that explores trees and our relationship to them. The app enables you to follow three specially...

Painted Forest Eye from sky
Forestry England Arts map

The Forest Eye is a unique, living forest feature which aims to highlight the importance of ensuring a healthy natural world for future generations to enjoy and look after.

It will...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. 

Every group ride is led by a qualified...

Women in pink coat walking through spring woodland

Immerse yourself in the forest. Tune into your senses. Reconnect with nature.

Time spent under the canopy of trees gives us a mental and physical lift. With research showing a...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities. Every ride is led by a qualified Breeze into the Forest champion...

Barn owl

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...

Blue geranium genetic

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...