We love welcoming dogs to the nation’s forests and have all sorts of activities and facilities to give you and your pooch the best day out together.
Everyone’s favourite celebrity canine, Gromit, agrees! Our newly appointed forest ambassador is helping us to share the joy and beauty of the forest with dogs across the nation.
Join us on a Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit, explore other dog-friendly walking routes in the forest or grab a cuppa in one of our cafes after a relaxing stroll, where your dog will be most welcome.
Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit
Have fun bonding with your pooch by taking on a range of dog-tastic challenges together on our exciting new Forest Walkies trail.
Gromit is leading the way at 19 forests across the country. Sniff out your local trail, download the route on OS Maps and head out on an adventure with your four-legged friend. Don't forget to pick up your Forest Walkies pack from the forest before you set off.
Dog-friendly walking trails
Looking for inspiration? With hundreds of walking trails across England, we have plenty of ideas for your next adventure together.
Have a great visit with your dog
- scoop the poop - bring poo bags and take the poop back home to keep our forests clean and safe.
- take care around water - many of our forests have rivers and ponds.
- respect wildlife - notices on site will let you know what to be careful of, like our ground nesting birds.
Keeping you, your dog and our forests safe is all part of being a great doggy visitor. Follow the forest dog code to keep you and your happy hound on track.
Share your forest adventures
We love seeing you on forest adventures with your dogs.
Use #ForestWalkies and tag @ForestryEngland on social media to join the pack!
