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Dog walking on field
Walking trails and routes

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

Stroll around the man-made gunpowder mill pond and see what wildlife you...

Two women walking towards trees 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.

There are a range of paths starting from Gribdale Gate car park. Follow...

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...

Two women walking towards trees 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.

Wheldrake Woods has a range of open access paths and trails for you and...

Cycling group
Cycling & mountain biking

Explore Fritham on two wheels by following the New Forest’s great network of cycle trails. This is one of the largest networks in the New Forest offering a great selection of loops...

Three people walking along a forest track

See the unique flora and fauna of the Sandlings along this easy access trail.

Woman and dog looking out over field
Walking trails and routes

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air. Explore the range of paths and tracks that run through the woodland.  

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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. There are many...

Family cycling on trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Abbot's Wood and soak up the beautiful scenery.

The wider forest and the trails off the forest tracks is out of bounds for cyclists. Please...

Two women walking towards trees in the forest
Walking trails and routes

Warksburn Picnic Area has one walking trail which heads up the bank close to the picnic area. After walking along the burn and circling through the forest, the trail runs close to...

Picnic Bench in the Forest
Picnics and barbecues

Enjoy a relaxing picnic in the forest, just bring along good food and company!

There are picnic tables available on the grass near the car park.

To prevent forest fires and...

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...

Young family walking through the green forest
Walking trails and routes

The trail makes a steady climb up the hill from the visitor centre into Fermyn Woods.

A wide well surfaced path loops through this historic ancient woodland offering opportunities...

two women nordic walking with raincoats in a 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.

Poppy Wood has a range of open access paths and trails for you to...

Family having a picnic in the forest
Picnics and barbecues

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

There are picnic tables dotted around the woodland.

To prevent forest fires and...

Woman walking on sunny day surrounded by the bright green forest
Walking trails and routes

Dimmingsdale has several different paths you can take, each one as beautiful as the next. 

The terrain is steep in some places but low level strolls around the magnificent pools...

Kid walking along trunk log holding parent's hand
Walking trails and routes

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

Ostlers Plantation has a variety of open paths and trails for you to...

Wakerley cycling
Cycling & mountain biking

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Ostlers Plantation and soak up the beautiful scenery. 

There’s an excellent network of paths providing you with a range of route options...

Horse riders on a woodland trail
Horse riding

Ostlers Plantation offers a range of paths for you to ride on. Horse riding is allowed by permit only. 

Family having a picnic in the forest
Picnics and barbecues

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

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

Sally Matthews Wolf
Other family activities

Grizedale Forest has been a big supporter of the Arts for over 50 years. With many sculptures within the forest, and more recently opening a gallery space, where we host art...

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...

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

There is path upon path of beautiful woodland to ride at Delamere Forest.

We welcome horse riders to come and explore the forest but as an extremely busy site there are a few...

Group dog walking
Walking trails and routes

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

Wombwell Wood has a variety of open paths and trails for you to explore...

Abbeyford picnic area

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our picnic benches, just bring along good food and company!

There are several picnic benches to enjoy your tasty treat. 

 

Picnic Bench in the Forest

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our picnic benches, just bring along good food and company!

There are several picnic benches to enjoy your tasty treat. 

Family walking on gravel path through 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 Old Oak Trail is not surfaced and is not suitable for pushchairs or...

Family walking through pine 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 Forest of Bere Trail starts from Woodend Car Park and takes you...

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...

Picnic Bench in the Forest

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our picnic benches, just bring along good food and company!

There are several picnic benches to enjoy your tasty treat. 

Woman walking her dog, silhouetted against forest background
Walking trails and routes

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

Fine views across the valley can be seen from the far end of Cowleaze...

Running in the forest
Running

A great introduction to running, this 1km route is on a good surface and circulates the Bedburn Beck from bridge to bridge.

The first half of the trail passes through a beautiful...