Top rated National forests in Motherwell, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated July, 2023)

Top rated National forests in Motherwell

Experience the best that Motherwell 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 57 places from National forest category.

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Wild Ennerdale

National forest

👍 England’s newest National Nature Reserve - Wild Ennerdale. What a great site! A partnership of 3 national land holders (Forestry England, National Trust & United Utilities in collaboration with Natural England) coming together to rewild the site through re-establishing natural processes. An absolu...

4.90 (71 reviews) (~155.26 km from centre)

Ledmore & Migdale

National forest

🫤 It's a beautiful spot, but too many irresponsible dog owners let their untrained dogs run around unleashed and bother people. If you don't like to be bothered by other people's pets, you better find somewhere else to walk. The dogs have taken over.

4.90 (53 reviews) (~223.48 km from centre)

The Hermitage

National forest

Riverside national forest with towering Douglas firs, a waterfall & resident beavers & squirrels.

4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~77.75 km from centre)

Whinlatter Forest

National forest

Forested mountain park with walking and biking trails, plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~148.77 km from centre)

Galloway Forest Park

National forest

Expansive parkland featuring miles of forests, scenic hiking/biking trails, fishing spots & deer.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~91.36 km from centre)

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

National forest

Expanse of lakes & wooded peaks with a large visitor center, popular for hill walking & cycling.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~44.6 km from centre)

Glenariff Forest Park

National forest

👍👍 Glenariff forest park is a must see if you're visiting Northern Ireland. It's located just 1 hour drive north of Belfast and is very accessible by car. Arriving at the location I was surprised to see that parking for cars was £5 for the day and even more for vans, luckily when we got there the park...

4.80 (992 reviews) (~166.96 km from centre)

Gortin Glen Forest Park

National forest

👍👍 A great place for walking and cycling, I recommend it.

4.80 (642 reviews) (~247.89 km from centre)

Hillsborough Forest & Car Park

National forest

👍👍 The most beautiful spot for a walk. You’ve got a forest walk, a play park, parts of the walk where your dog can swim, picnic tables for your lunch and if you’re lucky, you might catch an ice cream van! It’s a family favourite place for us!!

4.80 (542 reviews) (~208.51 km from centre)

Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood

National forest

👍👍 Really lovely place walk. We stayed in the area for a week and this became the morning dog walk rout. There are three routs, all of which quite easy- due to what I assume is bad weather, there are some paths that have trees to climb over- but we loved this! Large, flat car park and helpful informat...

4.80 (305 reviews) (~107.31 km from centre)

Three Lochs Forest Drive

National forest

👍👍 We stayed at permit area F, there is areas for camping and pulling bays for camper vans. Easy access to the water ideal for water sports (canoe paddle board etc). Protect against ticks as my dogs did get a couple but to be expected. Our stay was August for 2 nights. Toilets are about a 10 minute dri...

4.80 (215 reviews) (~45 km from centre)

Ness Wood Main Car Park

Parking lot

👍👍 Great place to take the dog for a walk, excellent play area for the children

4.80 (128 reviews) (~229.7 km from centre)

Mountsandel Wood

National forest

👍👍 A beautiful wood with interesting trails the lower part running along the river.

4.80 (56 reviews) (~190.56 km from centre)

Clachnaben

National forest

👍👍 Approximately 5 kilometres from the car park (free) to the top (photo). The rocks on top can be climbed, but obviously be careful. Regardless of the weather when you start, it will be much colder at the top, and significantly windy. As with all hiking, ensure you bring water, layers for warmth, and...

4.80 (43 reviews) (~145.11 km from centre)

Hamsterley Forest - Forestry England

National forest

Forest offering trails for walking, cycling & horseback riding, plus a cafe & wildlife viewing.

4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~188.36 km from centre)

Grizedale

National forest

Forested recreation hub offering many cycling & walking trails, indoor/outdoor art exhibits & more.

4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~181.68 km from centre)

Kielder Forest

National forest

Remote area known for the quality of its night skies, with a large man-made lake & an observatory.

4.70 (2K reviews) (~112.22 km from centre)

Castlewellan Forest Park

National forest

Landscaped park with an 18th-century arboretum, Victorian castle, massive hedge maze & a lake.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~221.09 km from centre)

Faskally Forest

National forest

Wooded trails around a loch with kingfishers & herons, plus summer water lilies & fall color.

4.70 (804 reviews) (~92.63 km from centre)

Gisburn Forest and Stocks - Forestry England

National forest

👍👍 What an amazing walk. Going from the car park and walking north, you come out of the forest and go straight into fields of sheep and cows. It’s stunningly beautiful and all so photogenic. We walked all the way around Stocks Reservoir on the 8 mile circular route which took us roughly 4 hours with p...

4.70 (648 reviews) (~231.85 km from centre)

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Top rated National forests in Motherwell, United Kingdom