Find your forest
The forest is closer
than you think.
Your nearest woodland or nature reserve is probably 5 minutes away. Find it — with trails, facilities, parking and dog-friendly detail that goes far beyond what maps show.
Bluebell season is here
April–May is the UK's most spectacular woodland moment. Find your nearest bluebell wood.
What are you in the mood for?
Pick a starting point, then choose the kind of place you want to find.
Seasonal nature
Bluebells, blossom, fungi, autumn colour and other reasons a place may be better right now.
Skills & learning
Navigation, bushcraft, foraging, photography, ranger talks and other guided learning opportunities.
Paid adventure
Ropes courses, archery, axe throwing, bike hire and other operator-led bookable activities.
Tree climbing
Go Ape, aerial trekking and other bookable tree-top experiences at forest venues across the UK.
Foraging
Guided and self-led wild food foraging — berries, leaves, bark and seasonal hedgerow finds near public woodlands.
Mushroom foraging
Autumn fungi walks, guided ID sessions and woodland spots with a strong record of seasonal mushroom finds.
Photography
Scenic viewpoints, wildflower meadows, birdlife hotspots and other locations with strong photographic potential.
Outdoor yoga
Open-air yoga classes, forest bathing sessions and guided mindful movement in natural settings.
Meditation
Quiet woodland spots, guided meditation sessions and self-led mindfulness walks in peaceful natural spaces.
Bird watching
Nature reserves, hides, wetlands and woodland edge habitats with strong birdlife records and RSPB presence.
Crafting & whittling
Bushcraft carving, natural weaving, woodland art and other hands-on craft activities run at forest venues.
Wild camping
Legal wild camping spots, bothies, low-impact overnight locations and landowner-permitted bivouac sites.
Food festivals
Outdoor food markets, woodland dining events, forager suppers and seasonal food festivals in natural settings.