Due to the forecast high winds, Fineshade Wood will be closed from Friday evening until Monday.

Visitor information

Enjoy a picturesque walk, an exhilarating bike ride or a delicious treat from Grounds Cafe.

Located between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands, Fineshade Wood provides a picturesque setting for your next adventure. Whether you want to have a leisurely wander through the trees, get the kids to let off some steam at one of our exciting play areas or go on a bike ride, Fineshade Wood is bursting with opportunities to explore the great outdoors.

 

Food and drink

A couple of people walking in the woods holding takeaway coffee cups

Grounds Cafe

Nestled in the beautiful and historic courtyard, finish off your bike ride with a homemade cake or round off your forest walk, with a Grounds signature coffee.

You are never too old for building dens or playing hide-and-seek in the woods, but for those a little younger The Oak Leaf  play area is close to the visitor centre, cafe and...

If you are looking for a safe, off-road and family friendly cycle route then come to Fineshade Woods. The easiest of our routes is five miles which starts and finishes at the top...

Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company...

Venture deep into the woodland at Fineshade Wood. With an easy access trail and two longer trails to choose from, there is something for everyone.

Nearby forests

Three wooden picnic benches in a forest clearing surrounded by trees

There are numerous informal trails and paths along the forest roads and tracks, some surfaced, some not.

The car park is set amongst majestic larch and includes a large grassed...

Family on bike ride on forest path

Play, walk, run or ride your way round Fermyn Woods, a stunning ancient woodland set just south of Corby.

With walking trails, orienteering routes, several play areas and a cafe...

Pond with two ducks swimming with a backdrop of Bourne Wood

Ancient woodland, winding paths, pond-side picnics and interesting wildlife await at Bourne Wood, Lincolnshire.

Come and recharge your batteries with a woodland stroll or find...

Parents and two children in summer clothes in woodland

This magnificent woodland has many miles of ancient wood banks, building remains and ancient trees. The 'druids', or veteran oaks, are rare and amazing wildlife habitats, and some...

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