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Couple walking in autumn 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.

Denham Wood has a range of informal paths that take you...

Tackeroo Camp and Caravan Site

Gather your friends and family, pitch up your caravan or tent and get ready for a fantastic forest stay at Tackeroo campsite!

With the wonders of Cannock Chase Forest at your...

Woman and child in harnesses on adventure climbing trail
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Wendover Woods.

The perfect high...

Families enjoying a walk in the forest
Walking trails and routes

The perfect length for a family stroll!

Older couple walking in the woods in autumn
Walking trails and routes

Blow the cobwebs away with this superb woodland walk.

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

Take a short stroll along the Downland trail and enjoy a breath of fresh air.

family cycling
Cycling & mountain biking

Take to the trails and explore the Queen Elizabeth Country park on two wheels.

Solo mountain biker in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

For the keen cyclist wanting to explore at bit more of the park.

Family on Go Ape tree top adventure
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out with friends and family or a corporate team building day, Go Ape Treetop Challenge will take you high above the forest floor. Take a...

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Haldon Forest Park.

The perfect high...

Descend mountain biking at Hamsterley Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

For those seeking more ‘thrill than chill’, Danny Hart’s Descend Bike Park is the perfect venue for more expert downhill mountain bikers.

The bike park is located two miles from...

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

The trail starts at the bottom (west) end of the car park.

Turn left over the cattle grid, past the magnificent, tall Douglas fir trees along the Bolderwood Ornamental Drive.

Cyc...

Boy fishing
Other active things to do

A variety of fish can be caught at Hatchet Pond and Little Hatchet including; roach, bream, tench, pike, pearch, eels and rudd.

In order to fish at Hatchet Pond or Little Hatchet...

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

Horse riders are welcome to explore our network of paths with a valid permit.

Permits can be bought by purchasing a Membership, which includes your horse riding permit plus other...

child playing on play equipment
Play areas

Come and enjoy our our main playground, Playwood, which is located next to the Visitor Centre.  Discover your ship building skills with our new play structure. Find our Timberline...

Horse riders on a woodland trail
Horse riding

We welcome horses and riders alike at Alice Holt Forest, you can explore the varied woodland paths throughout the woods, excluding any prohibited areas/trails as detailed on the...

Boy fishing
Other active things to do

If you enjoy fishing, you might like to know that Farnham Angling Society fishes at Lodge Pond. For information about membership and permits please visit their website.

Members...

Group of three people walking past a tree
Orienteering

Why not 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.

You can...

Mountain Biker in Orange Light
Cycling & mountain biking

A fast undulating single track through the Forest, start from either Butchershole car park or Seven Sisters Countryside Park.

Please follow the Friston Forest cycle code

Woman on the easy cycle trail at Friston Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

The majority of this trail runs along forest roads. There are some unsurfaced paths, but it is relatively flat. Suitable for families. Start from Seven Sisters Countryside Park.

P...

Grizedale Low Bowkerstead Cottage snug
Other forest stays

Situated in the tranquil Grizedale Valley lies the delightful, recently renovated, Grade II listed Low Bowkerstead Cottage. A traditional 17th Century whitewashed cottage in the...

Hindhope Linn Kielder Forest
Walking trails and routes

Hindhope Linn is a spectacular waterfall in a quiet, enchanting dell.

To access the trail, follow the forest road past Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm. Take the path overlooking Blakehope...

Family walking Forest of Dean generic
Walking trails and routes

The Sidwood trail leads south east from the picnic area along the pretty Tarset burn past the site where Sidwood House once stood. The route crosses the tarmac forest road and...

Tarset Bastle Trail Kielder
Walking trails and routes

The Tarset Bastle Trail takes you back in time to the turbulent days of the Border raiders or Reivers. Bastles are fortified farmhouses and an important part of the area's heritage...

Group dog walking
Walking trails and routes

Warksburn picnic area is situated on the banks of its namesake (which is reputed to contain gold deposits!) Two waymarked forest walks start and finish at the picnic area. Points...

Lady walking dog on agility trail

Try your dog’s ability at activities such as fetching, weaving and jumping. This exciting challenge is a great way to keep you and your dog fit and healthy with lots of fun!

 

Horse riding on gravel tracks
Horse riding

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

Please note, that some of the bridleways have...

A Forest Holidays cabin at Sherwood Pines
Forest Holidays

Immersed in Robin Hood history and surrounded by statuesque pine trees, cabins are surrounded by 3300 acres of Nottinghamshire woodland for the adventurer at heart. Located in the...

Tackeroo camping
Other forest stays

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

At Fineshade Wood, we have a Caravan and Motorhome Club which is open to members and non-members...

Group of three people walking past a tree
Orienteering

Why not 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...

Family walking Forest of Dean generic
Other active things to do

Take part in the worlds largest treasure hunt!

Geocaching is an increasingly popular activity that utilises GPS technology to locate and find hidden objects.

If you simply enjoy...

A walker walking through the forest in the autumn. The walker is looking up at the trees around them.
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the area's most natural landscapes.

Visitors are welcome to explore Chalkney Wood on foot.