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

Top rated National forests in Reading

Experience the best that Reading 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 110 places from National forest category.

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Penpych Waterfall

National forest

👍👍 Fantastic walk and impressive views of waterfalls and Bleancwm and further down the valley. We did both lower and upper walks following well defined paths . It does get steep going up to the larger waterfalls, but we'll worth it. I would recommend sturdy walking boots for this walk as the path is u...

4.90 (69 reviews) (~181.24 km from centre)

Waterfall Country

Hiking area

Hiking area famous for its many publicly accessible waterfalls, some of which can be stood behind.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~184.25 km from centre)

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) (~159.43 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) (~22.79 km from centre)

Bellever Forest

National forest

👍👍 Accessible from a small car park off a lane near postbridge, Bellever Forest has trails through the mostly pine forest. At the far end this opens up to a tor and the wider moors. Some photos here from a recent snowy walk.

4.80 (558 reviews) (~226.82 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) (~209.73 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) (~212.63 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) (~226.07 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) (~32.42 km from centre)

Great Wood

National forest

👍👍 Lovely forest, we enjoyed our walk. Perfect even for small children; my 4 year old loved it. Good parking areas; there are 3 different parking spaces, picnic area and beaches along the trails. There are signs for pay and display but no machines where to pay 🤷🏼‍♀️

4.80 (204 reviews) (~158.12 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) (~158.05 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) (~59.09 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) (~35.75 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) (~97.66 km from centre)

Longtimber Woods

National forest

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful definitely good for a relaxing walk and to appreciate nature.

4.80 (65 reviews) (~238.06 km from centre)

Cwm Du Glen & Glanrhyd Plantation LNR

National forest

👍👍 This is a lovely walk. There is nearby parking and a pleasant walk up the river. You also have walks up both sides of the valley, the left side (with Pontardawe behind you) climbs up to the old house grounds. There is a public right of way climbing from the ground almost up to the top of the mountai...

4.80 (59 reviews) (~201.84 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) (~107.48 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) (~74.66 km from centre)

Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England

National forest

Multi-use forest with horse-riding, orienteering, biking and zip wire through the forest canopy.

4.70 (3K reviews) (~203.16 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) (~115.78 km from centre)

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Top rated National forests in Reading, United Kingdom