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  • Ancient woodland - more than 400 years old
  • Autumn colour
  • Benches available
  • Bluebells
  • Bridle paths can be found in this wood
  • Broadleaved woodland
  • Children's play area
  • Coast
  • Coniferous woodland
  • Dogs welcome
  • Events (see landowner's website for more details)
  • Fishing
  • Good for cycling
  • Good views
  • Grassland
  • Heritage
  • Hills/mountains
  • Mixed woodland
  • Moorland
  • Mountain biking allowed
  • New woodland - less than 10 years old
  • Other habitats present
  • Outdoor pursuits facilities
  • River/lake
  • Special wildlife interest
  • Spring colour
  • Watersports
  • Waymarked trail
  • Well worth a visit
  • Wetland
  • Adapted toilets within 500m
  • Adapted toilets on site
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Baby changing facilities within 500m
  • Cafe or kiosk on site
  • Camping permitted
  • Cycle hire
  • Information on site
  • Picnic facilities
  • Toilets on site
  • Toilets within 500m
  • Visitor centre/shop
  • The wheelchair access symbol used on this website indicates a wood which visitors or landowners have identified as accessible.
  • Access guide available
  • Entry charge
  • Free car parking at site
  • Free car parking within 500m
  • Local parking difficult
  • Parking with charge at site
  • Parking with charge within 500m
  • Public transport stop within 500m
  • Restricted opening times
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Things to do in Britain's woods, walking, adventures and days out with the kids.

Whether you’re in the mood for an adventure or a peaceful stroll, there are lots of things to do in the woods. Follow the links below to find the perfect activity for you.

If you try any of these activities, we’d love to read about it on our blogs. Simply find a wood to visit, try the activity and then return to the wood’s page to write about it share and your photos.

     

Walking
We’ve found some of the best woods for enjoying a walk in. Check out these downloadable guides and information on woods with way-marked trails.

   Kids activities
Keep the kids entertained no matter the weather with these free activities, from spotter sheets to parkour and much more.		   Adventure
Woods are the perfect place for adventure lovers and adrenaline junkies. Check out these activities to fire up the imagination and get the blood pumping.
         
   
Peace
Get away from the hustle and bustle of modern lives. Getting back to nature with these stress-busting ideas will help you unwind. 		  Health and fitness
Escape expensive and gyms and get out in to nature’s free gym. These free activities will help you improve your health.		   Nature
Learn how to identify trees, plants and animals and watch wildlife with these free nature spotting activities.

 
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