Seale Wood

Visitor information

Sun shining through trees with bracken and grass covered in dew

Seale Wood

Part of the National Forest, Seale Wood is a mosaic of sweet chestnut, oak, ash and hazel woodland just waiting to be explored

Planted in 2002, this community woodland is the perfect spot for a family walk, a burst of exercise and even a picnic.

Seale Wood will become a working coppice woodland, with a goal to encourage the development of a local timber industry.

At a glance

Walking trails
Picnic tables
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Picnics at Seale Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our picnic benches, just bring along good food and company!

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Walking at Seale Wood

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Seale Wood has a variety of open paths and grassy trails trails for you to explore.

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Nearby forests

Hicks Lodge

In the heart of the National Forest, Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and exciting trails for you to enjoy.

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Rosliston Forestry Centre

From surfaced trails and cycle routes to outdoor play areas, a cafe and a sensory garden, a visit to Rosliston Forestry Centre is a great day out for everyone!

Pick up a site guide when you arrive or download from our website and create your own adventure...

Meander through the mature woodland at Fox Covert to gain an insight of how the rest of The National Forest may look in the future.

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Located north-west of Leicester, come and discover Sence Valley’s fascinating history. Once part of a large coal mine that closed in 1996, we planted 98,000 trees in 1998, transforming Sence Valley into a haven for wildlife and visitors.

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