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Walking trails and routes

Follow the way-marked posts around a loop which starts and finishes at the Sika Trail car park. 

This route has good surfaces and some gentle hills along the way.

Wakerley picnic
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Wakerley Great Wood, where there is a large grassed area for games and picnics close to the car park. Just bring along good food and company!

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Go ape tree top adventure wendover woods
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure+

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure+ is a brand new high ropes course for older children wanting more of a thrill!

It brings a range of even more obstacles, higher platforms and longer zips...

Husky dogs running
Other active things to do

A private, non-profit membership organisation who work closely with Forestry England to allow access to Forestry England land by sled dog teams.

Please contact Cannock Chase Sled...

Ladies riding on Horses through the woodlands
Horse riding

Explore the stunning scenery of Hay Wood on horseback.

A bridleway runs through the centre of Hay Wood. They are waymarked via Warwickshire County Council's Bridleway Disks. We...

Forest Holidays cabin in the forest on a sunny day
Forest Holidays

Cabins can be found in a leafy setting, deep in the countryside beside the River Thet . Stay within striking distance of unspoilt wildlife havens and of course, the epic Norfolk...

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

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

Harling Woods has a range of public paths that are...

Shaded walking trail in Stoke Woods, Exeter
Walking trails and routes

Following a combination of forest roads and tracks, this trail takes you to the very centre of the woodland and then back to the info board, taking in the wildlife-laden pond on...

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...

Man walking dog through autumnal forest
Walking trails and routes

This is the longest of three walks which take you round this fascinating woodland.

Whitwell is rich in flora and fauna and there's something to see all year round.

Couple walking next to pond on sunny day
Walking trails and routes

An ideal gentle stroll to help you unwind, this short loop takes you to the pond and back to the info point. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of woodland birds.

Sence Valley walking
Walking trails and routes

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

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...

Goyt Valley landscape with views over reservoir
Walking trails and routes

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

Follow the waymarked woodland walk starting from Errwood car park. The...

Horse riders on a woodland trail
Horse riding

Enjoy a scenic horse ride through our network of forest trails at West Walk, Hundred Acres and Woodend. We allow horse riding on permissive trails that are provided for members of...

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

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

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

Affpuddle has a range of paths that run through the woodland. 

Three horse riders in high vis in the forest
Horse riding

Whilst there are no waymarked horse riding routes, horse riders are welcome to explore our network of forest roads. 

A new 10km waymarked cycling route, the Gorse trail, uses...

Bedgebury Pinetum bird firecrest

Viridor Wood is a great place for spotting wildlife, from birds and butterflies, to insects and plant life on the forest floor.

The range of habitats includes grasslands...

Nightjar sitting on a nest on the ground

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

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chambers farm butterfly

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

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Wheater bird on logs

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

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Hobby bird sitting in a conifer tree

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

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Slow worm

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

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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...

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Caterpiller

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

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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...

Two riders in high vis and helmets on horses on a forest path
Horse riding

Explore the stunning scenery of Hemsted Forest on horseback. Horse riding off-bridleway in Hemsted requires a permit which can be purchased through TROT.

There is a public...

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

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

West Harting Down has a range of paths that run through the woodland. 

Family walking through pine forest
Walking trails and routes

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

Bonsley Common has a range of paths that run through...

Two women with their dogs walking through a conifer forest
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.

Rogate Woods has a range of paths that run through the...

Man on mountain bike in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

We welcome responsible mountain bikers and riders. The Bike Park is now open, but may be subject to local closure decisions if overcrowding becomes an issue. Please check the link...