The 6 best woodland walks around the UK
From gentle strolls, to day-long hikes - our expert shares her choice of the best woodland walks around the UK.
From gentle strolls, to day-long hikes - our expert shares her choice of the best woodland walks around the UK.
It may not be the longest walk, but it feels fitting that our winner is Sherwood Forest, especially as this walk takes in the Major Oak.
According to local legend, this tree which is about 800-1,000 years old, was Robin Hood’s shelter where he and his Merry Men slept. It has a girth of 33ft and a canopy of 92ft.
This walk can be enjoyed by the whole family. It’s a gentle, level walk that begins at the visitors’ centre and follows a gravel track, before joining The Greenwood Trail.
You’ll next reach the famous Major Oak which is now surrounded by fencing and support struts. Then continue on a clear path through dense woodland to the other must-see, the Stag’s Head tree.
From there it’s a very easy loop back to the visitor’s centre.
This walk keeps to waymarked tracks and trails as it explores Grizedale Forest.
Views of the surrounding fells come and go as you pass through open areas, and there’s plenty of opportunity for wildlife spotting.
It begins and ends at the visitor's centre with facilities and refreshments.
Fritham is one of the New Forest’s most popular walking locations.
This circular walk through mixed woodland goes through two inclosures before you enjoy the sweeping views from the open expanse of Fritham Plain.
A short and easy walk at this tourist attraction. You'll walk through twisting tree-root paths in the woods which were used in Star Wars, Doctor Who and other film and TV filming.
The best easy walk in Kielder. Bull Crag peninsula enjoys a central position on Kielder Water and the views change as the tree-covered hills open up in all directions as you walk.
I love Aviemore, with its stunning combination of forest trails and high mountains - it's a walking paradise.
This group of four small lochs set amidst the wild scenery and woods of Glen Feshie is a real hidden gem. The short walk has a wonderful mix of woodland paths and boardwalks.
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