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A ranger walking through historic site at Bellever
Walking trails and routes

Immerse yourself in the rich archaeology of Bellever Forest including the Kraps Ring Bronze Age enclosure.

For the full family experience, pop over the road to the Dartmoor...

Open landscape at Bellever Forest
Walking trails and routes

This challenging trail is the only way to reach the remains of Devon's only gunpowder factory: Powdermills. Find out why it was built, who worked there, and how gunpowder was made...

River and conifer trees
Walking trails and routes

An easygoing walk that takes you through a variety of landscapes to the banks of the River Dart. Enjoy the changing settings of forest, moorland, and wild flower meadows, and see...

Man and woman observing the texture of a tree
Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Chopwell Wood's Sensory Walk is a good walk for people who are new to walking and is classed as...

Close up of walking boots of person walking along a leafy path
Walking trails and routes

The trail starts from the Meon Valley railway line, and takes you right through Upperford Copse, Woodend, West Walk and joins the public right of way at Lodge Hill and is suitable...

chequered skipper butterfly on a blade of grass
Other family activities

For the first time since 1976, wildlife enthusiasts will be able to see the rare and beautiful Chequered Skipper butterfly in the wild in England this summer at Fineshade Wood.

Th...

People playing table tennis at Salcey Forest

In partnership with Northants Sport and Table Tennis England, Salcey Forest has two FREE TO PLAY table tennis tables. You can find these in front of the Visitor Centre and next to...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. Every group ride is led by a qualified Br...

Man and woman observing the texture of a tree
Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Mamhead Wood's Sensory Walk is an easy one mile route around the woods suitable for all...

Man and woman observing the texture of a tree
Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Salcey Forest's Sensory Walk is a gentle walk through the forest with different areas to...

Man and woman observing the texture of a tree
Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Whinlatter Forest's Sensory Walk is predominately on forest roads, which are compacted, gravel...

Man and woman observing the texture of a tree
Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Cannock Chase Forest's Sensory Walk is a circular, flat, well surfaced trail ideal for beginners...

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

Horse riders are welcome to ride on the tracks throughout the forest at Rendlesham (unless signage indicates otherwise). The trails can be accessed at the far end of the parking...

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

The trail takes you in a loop, through the historic landscape of the Forest of Bere, which today supports an important range of wildlife.  

Man touching a tree with his hand
Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

The sensory walks at Wyre Forest are designed with the intention of bringing users closer to...

A family sit on large bean bags that have words saying listen to the birds, smell the air, feel the breeze. the children laugh and fall back on the beanbags, while the parents look relaxed and smile.
Other family activities

Looking for a way to press pause, relax and connect with nature? Our Wellbeing beanbags placed in Victory Glade in the Old Arboretum maybe able to help you. Each one bears a prompt...

Parkplay session
Other family activities

ParkPlay is a two-hour long play session of fun and games for everyone starting at 09.30am every Saturday morning. 

Join the weekly event to make friends, have fun and move more! ...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. Every group ride is led by a qualified Br...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. Every group ride is led by a qualified Br...

Man touching a tree with his hand
Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Mallards Pike has two different walks for you to try. These can be combined for a longer walk.

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A gentleman brings a branch covered in lush green leaves close to his nose to smell the aroma. A woman by his side looks up joyfully towards the top of the tree.
Sensory walks

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

The Sensory Walk at Soudley Ponds is a quiet 2.5km walk. Take in the beautiful views along the...

Whinlatter park run start
parkrun
parkrun - Saturdays at 9am

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

These events...

Orienteering compass on 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...

Delamere Forest bike skills loop
Cycling & mountain biking

No traffic to get in your way here – located outside Delamere Forest Bike Hire and Shop, this small area of trail is ideal for practicing and improving your skills.  For people...

A person practising yoga in the forest

Join our forest yoga sessions on a Wednesday morning with qualified local yoga instructor Rebecca James.

Rebecca will guide you through stretching and breathing exercises to build...

Man on mountain bike going round tight corner on trail in the forest
Cycling & mountain biking

The Powerline is a fast technical red grade trail that travels from the main car park down beneath the path of the high voltage powerline towards the River Derwent.

This trail was...

Families enjoying a walk in the forest

Jointly funded by Forestry England and the Friends of Chopwell Wood, this is a circular walk through the pine woodland adjacent to the main car park. The trail has a specially laid...

Person on a zip wire, high ropes course in the forest
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the trees in Moors Valley Country...

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 Moors Valley.

The perfect high ropes...

people on Segways on a forest path
Segway

Go Ape locations in our forests are now open. Pre-booking is essential. More information is available on the Go Ape website.

Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have...

Family on Go Ape tree top adventure
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Challenge your inner daredevil! Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Go Ape Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top...

Gruffalo sculpture at Alice Holt Forest 2023
Gruffalo sculptures

If you venture into the deep dark wood, you may bump in to Gruffalo and his friends from Julia Donaldson's classic story. 

You can also find his friends to keep you company as you...