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Walking trails and routes

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

Explore the forest roads and rides of Canonteign Forest and be prepared...

Narrow walking path through ancient woodland
Walking trails and routes

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

Parkhurst Forest has a range of paths that run...

A couple sitting at a picnic bench in a conifer forest
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest, just bring along good food and company!

We have picnic tables near to the car park or pick your favourite spot along the bank of the East Dart...

Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
Walking trails and routes

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

Moreton Forest has a range of paths that run through the woodland. The...

walking path next to stream in Blengdale Forest
Walking trails and routes

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

See some of Cumbria's tallest trees by walking up the...

Two small boys learning to cycle in the woods
Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Houghton Forest and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Man walking away down a forest path
Walking trails and routes

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

Kidland Forest has a range of open access paths and trails for you to...

couple enjoying a picnic in a clearing within a forest
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the great outdoors at Fernworthy Forest. Just bring along good food and company!

The picnic area is located by the reservoir and has outstanding views...

Two walkers in jeans and black tops walking with two spaniels
Walking trails and routes

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

There are a variety of surfaced and non-surfaced paths...

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Walking trails and routes

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

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Walking trails and routes

Eggesford Forest comprises three main woodland blocks with a variety of walking.

Heywood offers a variety of forest roads and tracks. You will pass a motte and bailey castle...

Cycling Go Tri event
Cycling & mountain biking

Although looked on favourably by some from the mountain biking community, the trails they’ve built in Puddletown Forest have created serious issues, often with unseen hazards for...

Two small boys learning to cycle in the woods
Cycling & mountain biking

Explore the New Forest on two wheels!

We have more than 100 miles of waymarked family-friendly cycle routes, much of it off the public highway and traffic-free. There are plenty of...

A man with his back to the camera, wearing walking boots, jeans, coat and hat, walking through the forest in winter.
Walking trails and routes

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

Cookworthy Forest has a variety of open paths and trails for you to...

Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
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.

Dymock Forest has a range of paths that run through the...

Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
Walking trails and routes

Walking at Whitbarrow Forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the area’s most natural landscapes on foot.

The whole area is well-served with public footpaths...

Child being spun around playing in the forest
Walking trails and routes

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

The Bernwood Jubilee Way, runs through a section of the wood on its 61...

Family group having a picnic at a picnic table
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat at one of Eggesford Forest's picnic tables (found in the car park at Hilltown Wood). Just bring along good food and company!

Woman walking dog through the windy paths in winter forest
Walking trails and routes

The Fermyn Forest trail takes a gentle route from the visitor centre up into the woods.

The trail follows some of the historic woodland rides which have been laid out for many...

Walking family
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.

Blackwood Forest has a range of paths that run through...

Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
Walking trails and routes

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

Hemsted has around five miles of hard surface road around the forest...

chambers wood walking trail
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.

Laughton Forest has a range of paths that run through...

Walking family
Walking trails and routes

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

Discover dragon-filled myths on a range of open...

Couple on a picnic bench in a campsite

Extend your woodland adventure with an unforgettable stay in the forest. 

Kielder is home to a rustic, three star, independent site run by Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site. ...

Narrow walking path through ancient woodland
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.

Sneaton Forest has a range of paths that run through the...

Dog walking in autumn among leaves
Walking trails and routes

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

Lydford Forest has a variety of open paths and trails for you to explore...

A family huddled together under red lighting looking up at the night sky

Dalby Forest is an outstanding Dark Skies site to see the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies!

Our astronomy partners, Astro Dog offer exciting, interactive, stargazing sessions...

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...

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Other family activities

Jo and Mike from The Kids Adventure Company run a range of forest adventure sessions at Wistlandpound for children and their families. Come rain or shine they can be found sparking...

Woman walking dogs through woodland
Walking trails and routes

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

There are a range of paths starting from Moor Lane Car Park into Silton...

a man and a woman with two children enjoying a picnic in the woodlands
Picnics and barbecues

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

Various picnic benches can be found around the main visitor hub near the Info Point...

A group of people taking part in a pilates class

Join Core Pilates Worcestershire for weekly pilates at Wyre Forest.

The classes take place twice a week:

Tuesdays: 1pm - 2pm Fridays: 9:30am - 10:30am

Pilates is a mat-based exercise...