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Picnic Bench in the Forest
Blog
20 June 2025

Dust off your picnic blanket, slap on the sunscreen and head down to these stunning picnic spots near you in South East this summer.  

Close-up of two pairs of feet running long a grassy surface
Blog
11 June 2025

Discover our top tips to building up your running distance in a natural and enjoyable way.

Insect
Blog
10 June 2025

Meet the little things that call the nation’s forests their home.

Bristol Suspension Bridge - Avon Gorge
Blog
07 June 2025

Looking for some shaded forests to explore near you in Bristol? We’ve got the ultimate guide to beating the city heat.

Butterfly on a leaf with open, scalloped wings that are browny-orange in colour and lightly spotted with black markings.
Blog
05 June 2025

From flowers to frogs, discover some of the top signs that summer has arrived in the forest.

The Angel of the North sculpture with blue skies
Blog
04 June 2025

Escape the city this summer with a shady forest walk

A family of four cycling on forest trail
Blog
19 May 2025

Active Forest Coordinator at Hamsterley Forest, Laura, shares her experience of cycling with her family.

Children school running through forest
Blog
25 April 2025

Discover forest activities that will get your class moving and active in nature this summer.