Pages Wood

Visitor information

Pages Wood has a variety of walking trails and safe off-road cycling, perfect for families

Pages Wood is the largest site in Thames Chase and home to 100,000 trees. This valley of green space offers excellent views as well as a rich mosaic of habitats for wildlife.

It's a great place for children to cycle safely, and also provides a variety of walking opportunities.

 

At a glance

  • Walking trails
  • Cycling
  • Horse riding
  • Picnic area

Things to do

Cycling at Pages Wood

The wood offers 6.5km of cycling paths for you to explore! Free of traffic, the wood is a great place for children and families to cycle safely.

If you fancy an even longer ride, you can cross safely over to Harold Court Woods to the north west and Tylers Common and Tylers Wood to the north east. You can also connect to the London Loop, allowing you to roam even further afield if you have the time.

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Horse riding at Pages Wood

Pages Wood offers 2.2km of bridle paths. Horse riders are also welcome to ride throughout the site's grassed areas.

This valley of green space offers excellent views as well as a rich mosaic of habitats for wildlife.

You do not need a permit to ride in Pages Wood.

For more information on our facilities, opening times and contact details, please see our visitor information.

 

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Walking at Pages Wood

Pages Wood offers 6.5km of walking paths for you to explore! This valley of green space provides excellent views as well as lots of important and varied habitats for wildlife.

If you fancy an even longer walk, you can safely cross over to Harold Court Woods to the north west, and Tylers Common and Tylers Wood to the north east.

You can also connect to the London Loop, allowing you to roam even further afield if you want a longer walk.

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Nearby forests

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Tylers Wood

From the top of Tylers grassland hilltop you can see right across Docklands to the City of London, with its distinctive ‘Gherkin’ and on into the West End. It's a real one-of-a-kind view! A lovely outdoor spot away from the city. 

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Folkes Lane Woodland

Venture off the beaten track at one of London's hidden gems, tucked between the A127 and M25. Folkes Lane Woodland is based on what were previously arable fields grouped around a steep hill. From its top are vistas south over the River Thames to the North Downs and west across London’s Docklands and Canary Wharf. On a good day you can see as far as the O2 at Greenwich and the London Eye. Folkes Lane Woodland is the perfect place to escape and enjoy the quiet of the woods.

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Harold Court Woods

Conveniently situated within Greater London, stroll around the surfaced paths and make the most of the cycle paths and bridleways. Stretches of the woodland rise to 150 foot where a sculpted wooden seat offers you a unique view west, across London. Keep walking along this trail through Ivy Lodge Lane and you can safely cross over to Pages Wood, for more walking and cycling opportunities.

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Thames Chase Forest Centre

Thames Chase Forest Centre offers lots of features and bags of room for an exciting family day out.

The Thames Chase Trust runs the Thames Chase Forest Centre visitor centre, providing the perfect venue for a quick snack or wholesome lunch, as well as the opportunity to purchase local crafts and gifts. Among the Thames Chase Forest Centre buildings, you can still see the original 17th century Essex Barn, stables and farm house.

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