Activities at The Forest of Dean

Two children interacting with a Gruffalo Orienteering post

Activities at The Forest of Dean

A family enjoying Autumn colours at Cryil Hart Arborteum including Tramper mobility scooter use

All-terrain mobility scooters in the Forest of Dean

Horse riding in the Forest of Dean

Two women walking along a track in a forest with two dogs

Walking in the Forest of Dean

Fishing in the Forest of Dean

Forest Holidays cabin nestled in the wood

Forest Holidays at the Forest of Dean

Forestry England Camping at Bracelands

Three people riding bikes along a gravel trail in the forest

Gravel Riding in the Forest of Dean

Mobile phone showing Geoheritage app on the screen

Hidden Heritage Apps

parkrun at The Forest of Dean

Where will your adventure start?

There are so many different places to explore in the Forest of Dean, the difficulty will be deciding where to go first! Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, or an exciting mountain bike trail, there's something for everyone in this ancient forest.

Some of our visitor sites have facilities like toilets and cafes, whereas others are smaller, remote car parks. Check individual site pages to see what's on offer at each location.

Parking charges apply at many of our sites. The money we raise goes towards maintaining our visitor facilities and helping us look after the forest and its wildlife. Forestry England members park for free.