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The walks are of varying lengths but all pass through new and existing woodlands or sites of interest in The National Forest. Full route descriptions are given but it may also be useful to use Ordnance Survey Explorer map number 245 The National Forest.
The routes mainly follow Public Rights of Way but some use permissive paths. These are marked and may be closed at certain times. Please heed any closures or diversions.
While the leaflets give directions for a specific route through a site, most sites have open public access and so you can explore these further, either as a short detour on the walk, or why not come back at a later date and spend more time in these new woodlands?
The walks follow several bridleways and footpaths which can be very muddy in wet conditions. Boots will be essential at these times. There are stiles to negotiate along the routes.
Please respect the country code. Guard especially against fire and litter. Dogs will not disturb wildlife if they are on leads. Take special care when walking on or by country roads.
The route is waymarked with special discs with the route name and the national colours for Rights of Way. Yellow arrows show where the route is on a public or permissive footpath, blue where it is on a bridleway and red for following a Byway. The colours DO NOT represent different options on the same route so don't worry if the arrows change colour!
Please contact the following if you encounter any difficulties on the walks.
18 September
The National Forest 10K will set off from Conkers on Sunday September 18. There will also be a mile-long fun run around the trails in Conkers for children and families.
Read more: National Forest 10k
19 – 31 May
If you like walking - you'll love the National Forest Walking Festival, which has been extended this year to cover 12 days of fantastic walks.
Join in the short, medium and long guided walks across the varied landscape of The National Forest. Discover canals, rural villages, reservoirs and woodlands and hear fascinating facts about the wildlife and local heritage of this beautiful area.
Read more: Walking Festival
Book your break during the Walking Festival. Check out the latest short break deals from just £99.
Read more: Short Breaks
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