Discover Forestry England Sites & Rambling Trails with vh1be 🌲

Explore England's most beautiful forests, guided walks, and rambling groups—whether you're seeking woodland strolls, wildlife encounters, or a hiking community by your side.

🔍 Search by City or Postcode

Our upcoming search tool will help you locate Forestry England sites and local rambling groups—featuring walk routes, difficulty levels, access details, and nearest drop-in groups.

📍 Forestry England Forest Sites & Rambling Group Hubs (By Region)

South West England & Wales Border Forests

• Haldon Forest (Devon) – 1,500 ha with walking, cycling, orienteering, adventure play and Go Ape; known for nightjars and butterflies (Wikipedia)
• Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire) – Pathways, sculpture trail, Wye Valley views, ramblers events led by Forest of Dean Ramblers group (Ramblers)
• Bedgebury Forest (Kent) – High Weald forest with 13 km of cycling and walking trails and pine arboretum (Wikipedia)

Northern & North West England

• Grizedale Forest (Lake District, Cumbria) – Sculpture trails, hiking paths, forest art and mtb; excellent for mixed-activity visits (Wikipedia)
• Kielder Forest (Northumberland) – England’s largest forest offering lakeside walking, dark-sky stargazing, wildlife hides and remote trails (Wikipedia)

Midlands & Leicestershire

• Sence Valley Forest Park (Leicestershire) – 60-ha recreational forest on reclaimed land with lakes, accessible paths and parkrun every Saturday (Wikipedia)

Nationwide Ramblers Support

• Across England, there are over 500 local Ramblers groups coordinating club walks, countryside access, path maintenance and community advocacy—find groups for every county and interest level (Ramblers)

🗺️ Summary by Region

RegionForestry England SitesRamblers Groups / Hiking SupportSouth West & Wye ValleyHaldon, Forest of Dean, BedgeburyForest of Dean Ramblers GroupNorthern England & CumbriaGrizedale, Kielder ForestMultiple county Ramblers clubsMidlands & EastSence Valley Forest ParkLocal Ramblers networks

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book guided walks or camping via vh1be?
Not yet—but we link to Ramblers group walk schedules, forest activity pages, and booking portals.

Is the vh1be Community free to join?
Yes—free to connect, walk, explore and support local groups.

I run a walking group or manage a forest venue—how do I get featured?
Just submit your details or email us. We update listings regularly.

👋 Want Your Rambling Group or Forest Listed?

Help us build the UK’s most comprehensive forest & walking directory! If your local Ramblers group or Forestry England site isn’t featured yet—submit it here. Let’s make vh1be a hub for all walker communities.

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