Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit

Aardman character Gromit being walked on a lead by Wallace

Time for walkies

Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies!

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. 

Simply download the route on the OS Maps app before you go, pick up a cracking activity pack when you arrive and set off for a top dog-walking experience the whole family can enjoy at a forest near you. 

With trails all across England and fun challenges for kids, dogs and grown-ups too, there really isn’t a better dog-friendly day out.

Great walk with kids and fun activities to do with the dog!
Vikki B
OS Maps app user in Grizedale Forest
A Golden Labrador wearing a Forest Walkies-branded bandana, standing in front of a large panel shaped like a dog.

What to expect on your forest walkies 

The interactive dog-focused trail features a variety of games and challenges for you and your happy hound to complete while you help to find criminal mastermind Feathers McGraw!

Follow the route using the OS maps app to find a series of panels. Each one has a fun challenge for you and your dog to take on and a crossword clue for you to solve. There are  also some extra challenges for you to take on at every panel point as you search for the notorious penguin.

Download the route on OS maps and pick up your Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit pack before you set off to help you complete the activities and for more top tips and things to do. 

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Great dog walk with some lovely scenery and views at the highest point. The dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Nicola Anne B, OS Maps app user in Whinlatter Forest

Get your trail pack 

Get your Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit pack for just £5 from your nearest participating forest. It includes a gift for your dog, a gift for you and everything you need for a best dog walk ever! 

You’ll get: 

  • a tote bag.
  • a bandana for your dog.
  • a pencil, trail activity leaflet and Find Feathers challenge sheet for kids to complete.
  • Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit stickers.

Share your photos online and show off your pooch’s prowess with #ForestWalkies 

Digital flat lay showing Forest Walkies-branded bag, bandana, leaflets and mobile phone with map on screen.

Win a cracking holiday for your hound

At the end of the trail, unscramble the letters revealed in the crossword to be in with the chance of winning your four-legged friend an amazing holiday...don’t worry, you can go too! 

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