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Couple on a picnic bench in a campsite

The 10 campsites in the Crown Lands of the New Forest are now operated by our partner – Camping New Forest. Enjoy a stay immersed in a unique and precious environment whilst...

A couple walking by the side of a art installation at Viridor Woods
Walking trails and routes

With over 5km of trails, whether on foot or on wheels, Viridor Wood is a great place to explore, get some fresh air and experience the benefits of being out in the natural...

Walking family
Walking trails and routes

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

Horrocks Wood has a range of open access paths that run...

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.

Firestone Copse has a range of paths that run through...

Group having picnic forest of dean
Picnics and barbecues

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

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

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...

Group having picnic forest of dean
Picnics and barbecues

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...

Horse rider in orange high vis slowly trotting past a walker in the forest
Horse riding

Explore the stunning scenery of Parkhurst Forest on horseback.

Horse riding at Parkhurst Forest is by permit only.

You can obtain a permit to ride in these woods by contacting...

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

Cycling is available on the forest roads at the site and our family-friendly routes...

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

The Green Trail follows the woodland boundary for much of its route, with great views over the Limewoods landscape. It isn't surfaced, so be prepared for muddy conditions!

A family of four cycling on forest trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Chambers Farm Wood and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Cycling is available on the forest roads at the site and our family-friendly routes...

chambers wood walking trail
Walking trails and routes

Red Trail is an easy-going route passing Hatton Wood, one of several ancient woodlands in the Chambers Farm Wood complex.

chambers wood walking trail
Walking trails and routes

Reaching out into Little Scrubbs Wood, this is the shortest trail. It provides an interesting snapshot of the wood's diverse flora and how it is being managed.

Dog walking in autumn among leaves
Walking trails and routes

The Red Trail goes past Willingham ponds, once part of Willingham Hall, and through pleasant mixed woodlands.

Picnic table at sunrise
Picnics and barbecues

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

Picnic benches are available on-site. They are located by the car park and ponds.

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Adult in The British Horse Society high vis walking a child on a horse
Horse riding

Explore the stunning scenery of Willingham Woods on horseback.

Horse riding is by permit only.

To obtain a permit please contact the East Beat Office on 0300 067 4882.

Orienteering route at gisburn
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...

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Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Willingham Woods and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Cycling is available on the forest roads at the site, ensuring an enjoyable day out for...

adults on a run on a woodland trail
Running

Escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind and sweaty gyms with a run in the forest. 

Kew Woods has a measured trail run to test your fitness.  

Group having picnic forest of dean
Picnics and barbecues

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

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

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

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...

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.

Hazelborough Wood has a range of paths that run through...

Three wooden picnic benches in a forest clearing surrounded by trees
Picnics and barbecues

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

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

Bark in the Dark
Walking trails and routes

This unsurfaced trail is a short loop for dog walkers starting in the car park.

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

This a short circular surfaced trail which provides a pleasant walk or a quick stroll.

In autumn stunning colour is provided by larch trees which are dotted amongst the pine.

Group having picnic forest of dean
Picnics and barbecues

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

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

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...

Family cycling through the dense wood
Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Viridor Wood and soak up the beautiful scenery.

A grey horse and a brown horse in the woods with their riders
Horse riding

Our trail network is suitable for exploring Viridor Wood on horseback and no permit is needed to ride here. However all trails are shared with our other visitors so you will see...

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

A circular route suitable with a gentle gradient at the start, which then flattens out and on a route that incorporates the wood neighbouring the open fields of the Old Vyne estate...

Shaded forest woodland walk
Walking trails and routes

A circular walking trail taking you into the heart of Basing Wood including the forest meadow and pond. This trail has a fairly smooth surface with some softer ground in places...

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Walking trails and routes

This enjoyable, flat walk is a mixed trail of surfaced and unsurfaced woodland paths that can get muddy in places.