Hidden gems - National forests in Bradford, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: National forests in Bradford

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Bradford. This list contains 16 places from National forest category.

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Formby Beach Woods

National forest

👍👍 Nice for a quick walk.

5.00 (8 reviews) (~91.6 km from centre)

Otterspool Woods National Forest UK

National forest

👍👍 As part of Otterspool Park and Otterspool Prom this is an amazing diverse woodland. It’s only a short walk around the woods but combined with a walk along the prom or around Sefton Park the sky is the limit.

5.00 (6 reviews) (~91.07 km from centre)

Yearsley Woods

National forest

👍👍 Beautiful little place. Stunning views and hidden lakes. Lots of off track paths to explore. Worth a stop off. Flat smooth walkways easily accessible.

4.80 (123 reviews) (~59.34 km from centre)

Harp Edge

National forest

👍👍 Hard work upwards. Worth it for the view

4.80 (10 reviews) (~76.87 km from centre)

Forest of Pendle on Maps.

National forest

👍👍 Are there any trees in this forest?

4.80 (6 reviews) (~35.74 km from centre)

Chorlton Ees Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 Wooded area, where all routes seem to lead to the Mersey.

4.70 (110 reviews) (~53.64 km from centre)

Macclesfield Forest

National forest

Extensive timber forest with wild deer, reservoir lakes & trails for walking & horse riding.

4.70 (85 reviews) (~64.9 km from centre)

Eckington Park

National forest

👍👍 Beautiful woodland location, great for exploring and going for gentle walks. A stream/brook running through the land with a bridge connecting the sides. It's a wonderful place to visit if you like the countryside, being outside in nature. But if you don't, you probably won't find much to change your...

4.70 (22 reviews) (~58.53 km from centre)

Brecks woods

National forest

4.70 (7 reviews) (~50.95 km from centre)

Grenoside Woods

National forest

👍👍 Amazing trails for all abilities. Just be careful of the rocks in the wet as I found out there quite slippery and hurt when you fall off 🤣 Grab a local if you can to show you around and you'll have a great time 👌

4.60 (143 reviews) (~41.83 km from centre)

Harmers Wood

National forest

👍👍 Nice park for Sunday's family walk.

4.60 (126 reviews) (~88.36 km from centre)

Oxclose Wood

National forest

Dogs allowed

4.60 (71 reviews) (~78.54 km from centre)

Stang Forest

National forest

👍👍 Stang Forest has two small car parks, bonus is that parking is free. I chose the higher car park to explore the forest and the hills above, but plenty of paths throughout the forest to choose from, but do take a map if new to the area to ensure you find your way back. There is also extensive forestr...

4.60 (39 reviews) (~76.3 km from centre)

Kings Wood

National forest

4.60 (5 reviews) (~66.27 km from centre)

Town Lane Forestry Commission England

National forest

👍👍 Great place for walking and birds watching!

4.50 (21 reviews) (~83.62 km from centre)

Anlaby Woods

National forest

👍👍 Lovely setting in the middle of Anlaby small but equally important for the wildlife. A pleasure to walk through

4.50 (20 reviews) (~86.76 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: National forests in Bradford, United Kingdom