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

Hidden gems: National forests in Camden Town

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 Camden Town. This list contains 16 places from National forest category.

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Laurie’s Forest

National forest

👍👍 Very good place amazing forest kept in good condition watch out for the pylon

5.00 (9 reviews) (~23.8 km from centre)

Berkhamsted Common

National forest

👍👍 It’s great for slightly hilly walk with maximum elevation up to 300m . This place has a bit of history just like any other place in UK. Plenty of National Trust car park options around. We walked from Tring station for a circular hike. Place looks just so beautiful in autumn 🍂

4.90 (20 reviews) (~41.64 km from centre)

Berwick Glades - Thames Chase Woodlands

National forest

👍👍 Really lively walk through woods and history. Old 1st and 2nd world War airfield, some remains still there to view. Lovely lake, stream and visitors centre. Worth a visit.

4.90 (7 reviews) (~25.32 km from centre)

Wain Wood

National forest

👍 Very attractive mixed woodland with beech, oaks and elm. Plenty of wildlife including deer, red kites and in the Spring attractive displays of bluebells. Associated with John Bunyan who used to preach in a natural dwelling the woods. Nice place to walk through

4.80 (25 reviews) (~42.96 km from centre)

Linder's Field Local Nature Reserve

National forest

👍👍 Been wanting to visit for years. Lovely place. The peace only punctuated by the central line trains at the very bottom of the reserve. Lots of lovely open fields and plenty of places for a quiet picnic. Popular with dog walkers. the meadows will be beautiful in summer. Beautiful views over the Abrid...

4.80 (19 reviews) (~16.58 km from centre)

Genesis Slade

National forest

👍👍 Tranquil and scenic walks - you can choose well worn paths or ‘off trail’ amongst the trees. (I start from Coppice Row, opposite Sidney Rd)

4.80 (14 reviews) (~21.9 km from centre)

Little Thicket National Trust

Nature preserve

4.80 (13 reviews) (~43.45 km from centre)

Lesnes Abbey Woods

Park

👍👍 My friends who lives near by took me to this lovely woods! Really enjoyed it. It has a park with a ruin of an old Abbey. There is also a nice cafe. If you drive you can park on the road near by. Worth a visit.

4.70 (132 reviews) (~19.86 km from centre)

Epping Forest Office

National forest

👍👍 Fabulous forest. Lots of parking places around the forest. Great place to relax and spend time with family.

4.70 (44 reviews) (~16.84 km from centre)

Captains Wood

National forest

4.70 (43 reviews) (~38.74 km from centre)

Oxshott Heath

National forest

👍👍 I’m really glad I found this beautiful forest near us! It reminds me of my childhood and playing in the woods. It’s very peaceful and lovely to walk even when it rains. Most of the path feels soft and stays nice and dry and the atmosphere in the air was very refreshing and energising.

4.70 (26 reviews) (~26.89 km from centre)

Hare Hill

National forest

👍👍 I love this little forest. It's really well maintained with lots of information provided about how whoever takes care of this place encourages wildlife such as beetles and other insects and amphibians in the pond.

4.70 (7 reviews) (~32.52 km from centre)

Joyden's Wood

National forest

👍 How lucky are those that have this on thier door step. A lovely little walk in the woods today. Well pathed, push chair friendly and a great route for those on thier bikes. There are a few little break out areas, buried in the woods and well worth finding for yourselves. Definitely worth a wander du...

4.60 (61 reviews) (~23.99 km from centre)

Gobion Woods

National forest

👍 Short walk from either the car park or Brookman park station. plenty of bluebells on display. Very very muddy after rain - if wet Gumboots or hiking boots a must. Fishing permitted with permit. Nice walk and lovely to hear the birds, owls and nature. Dog was able to be off lead for most of the walk....

4.60 (56 reviews) (~19.81 km from centre)

Gilberts Pit

National forest

👍 Nice little woodland area. With exposed geology.

4.60 (9 reviews) (~13.92 km from centre)

Winchfield Wood

National forest

4.50 (22 reviews) (~24.72 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: National forests in Camden Town, United Kingdom