Horse-riding

What better way to explore The National Forest than on horseback? There are lots of woodland sites across the Forest that offer bridleways and other facilities for horse-riders. And new trails are always opening as The National Forest continues to develop the bridleway network through the new woodland created.

• Contact Us to order your copy of The National Forest Horse-riding Guide
• View The National Forest Horse-riding Guide (1,100kb)

Walks

The National Forest contains more than 400 new and ancient woodlands and around 90% of the woodlands created have public access, welcoming visitors to wander through the woods, explore and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Walk among a sea of snowdrops in February, a blanket of bluebells in May or through the Forest’s fiery displays of reds and golds in Autumn.

• Find out more about the Walks.

To ensure people make the most of their visit to the Forest, The National Forest Company has produced a pack of walks from 3 to 22 miles long. This loose leafed pack, highlighting historical points of interest, is contained in a durable plastic binder and is available for just £5.

• Order your Walks Pack at The National Forest Gift Shop

Cycling

The National Forest has a network of quiet country lanes and cycling trails.

There are also several cycle hire shops across the Forest.

• Find out about cycle trails in the Forest - including cycle hire details.

Access for all

Many woodland footpaths have been specifically designed to enable access for all. The National Forest Company has compiled a guide with walks that are accessible for all users including wheelchair users and people with prams and pushchairs.

• Find out about woodlands with Access for All
• Contact Us to order your copy of The National Forest Access for All Guide

Spotting the wildlife

The development of The National Forest offers unprecedented opportunities to create and enhance a wide range of wildlife habitats

This means that The National Forest is the ideal place to see plants and animals in the wild. From spring displays of wildflowers to the changing colours of woodlands in autumn, there is something to see throughout the year.

There are also a wide range of sites and locations to visit within The National Forest to take advantage of these wildlife habitats. A full list, and additional information can be found within The National Forest Biodiversity Action Plan.

• Find out more about the creation of new habitats, as well as when and where to spot wildlife, in The National Forest Biodiversity Action Plan