Top rated National forests in Cambridge, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated National forests in Cambridge

Experience the best that Cambridge has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 92 places from National forest category.

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Go Ape Cannock

Outdoor activity organiser

Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~154.07 km from centre)

Hedsor House & Park

Wedding venue

Grand Victorian country house in a parkland setting, hosting weddings, conferences and film shoots.

4.80 (645 reviews) (~90.3 km from centre)

Go Ape Buxton

Outdoor activity organiser

Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.

4.80 (531 reviews) (~180.14 km from centre)

Ecclesall Woods

Park

👍👍 Great place for a walk in amongst beautiful surroundings. The little cafe offers a selection of teas, coffees and other soft drinks and has plenty of seating. I visited on a Saturday and the car park closed at 16:00, and there is also free parking available on the roadside.

4.80 (402 reviews) (~167.17 km from centre)

Snake Woodland- Forestry England

National forest

👍👍 For those who enjoy nature it is the ideal place, rivers, mountains, forests full of beauty and biodiversity, we chose a trail in the AllTrails app, we downloaded the map and that way we navigated using the gps even without a cell phone signal, the trails are not very well marked and it was essentia...

4.80 (346 reviews) (~188.41 km from centre)

Bourne Woods

National forest

👍👍 Love this walk, so much to do here. Just literally found this on the map because there was a hiking symbol. Ended up going on a 5 mile hike, up and down, passed what looked like a maze made out of hedges, didn’t investigate as I thought I could next time I come. Then ended up in a steam museum all...

4.80 (220 reviews) (~128.23 km from centre)

Mortimer Forest

National forest

👍👍 Massive, dense forest with free parking. A lovely place to walk, has loads of paths. We did the 14km Climbing Jack trail. It's mostly well signposted, but as some of the paths are rough, it might not be obvious where to turn sometimes; I'd suggest getting a GPX route on your phone/watch. Fog ruined...

4.80 (145 reviews) (~196.87 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) (~233.19 km from centre)

Stoke Park Woods

National forest

👍👍 I absolutely love walking here. You can stick to the main path or branch off, explore and learn the many routes. You'll see many Squirrels. Cows in the fields. If you're lucky, the occasional Deer.

4.80 (97 reviews) (~169.46 km from centre)

Shotover

National forest

👍👍 Fantastic ancient woodland providing a fragment of nature for the Oxford Community. Popular with families and dog walkers.

4.80 (70 reviews) (~102.48 km from centre)

Primrose Hill Community Woodland

National forest

👍👍 Lovely walks and beautiful views of Bath. Little features hidden around corners that are fun to come across. Also a fee picnic tables dotted about. Highly recommended place to visit.

4.80 (66 reviews) (~193.49 km from centre)

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Botanical garden

320-acre forest featuring tall trees, hike/bike trails, a cafe & a tree-top ropes course & zip line.

4.70 (4.3K reviews) (~128.01 km from centre)

Epping Forest

National forest

👍👍 Had a lovely walk in Epping forest from one end to the other. Beautiful forest and tress. Really enjoyed it with today's excellent weather. Highly recommended. Seems to be excellent for cyclists as well who were out in considerable numbers.

4.70 (3K reviews) (~60.02 km from centre)

National Trust - Leigh Woods

Nature preserve

Nature preserve offering walking trails through woodlands & gorges, plus scenic city & bridge views.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~206.82 km from centre)

Thetford Forest

National forest

Vast wooded natural area with trails & picnic areas, plus archery & various activities for kids.

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~46.61 km from centre)

Go Ape Delamere

Outdoor activity organiser

Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~219.82 km from centre)

Swinley Forest

National forest

Sprawling national forest offering walking & mountain-biking trails, plus a rope course & ziplines.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~108.84 km from centre)

Mallards Pike

National forest

👍👍 Always a warm and friendly welcome here at this clean and light cafe. We love coming back from long walks and runs through the myriad of paths and trails to enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and big mug of tea. The cafe is set close enough to the car park for good accessibility.for those less able...

4.70 (1K reviews) (~187.25 km from centre)

Harlestone Firs Forest Walk

Nature preserve

👍👍 A favourite place for a dog walk. Beautiful to get (semi) lost in the woods. So many different trails to follow and walks that extend beyond.

4.70 (804 reviews) (~73.7 km from centre)

North Riding Forest Park

National forest

Forested area with hiking & cycling trails of varied levels, plus play areas & a visitors center.

4.70 (612 reviews) (~237.09 km from centre)

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Top rated National forests in Cambridge, United Kingdom