Hidden gems: National forests in United Kingdom

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 United Kingdom. This list contains 147 places from National forest category.

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Killeter Forest
National forest
👍👍 Remote vast coniferous forest in west Tyrone that skirts the Irish border. There are four colour coded walks suggested on an information board near a small carpark. Three of the walks are near the small carpark, you can either walk across a stone bridge towards the start of the blue, red and purple...
5.00 (17 reviews)
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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)
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Formby Beach Woods
National forest
👍👍 Nice for a quick walk.
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Craigvinean Forest
National forest
👍👍 One of the most beautiful forests in the UK. Includes The NTS site The Hermitage as well as extensive walks up to Pine Cone Point. Definitely worth a visit with a camera.
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Tweed Valley Forest Park
National forest
👍👍 Walked the dogs on a five mile loop. Wasn't the best of days low cloud and drizzle but great to be out as always.
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Thrupp Community Forest
National forest
👍👍 A very beautiful natural area which helps one improve one's mental health by contemplating amidst the greenery of nature.
5.00 (6 reviews)
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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)
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Plummer's Wood
National forest
👍👍 Lovely little wood. Nice walk from Packington
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Lough Navar Forest Drive
National forest
5.00 (5 reviews)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Duncansby Head Beach
Public beach
👍 Really cool place, quite a steep descent down the cliff so I wouldn't recommend that for everyone. Also some slippy beech rocks to contend with if you want to reach the caves. However there's still some breathtaking views from the top of the cliffs
4.90 (46 reviews)
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South Annsmuir Woods
National forest
👍👍 This is a lovely woodland walk for short , medium or long walks . It has a railway crossing you ha e to navigate entering and exiting but very safe with warning lights and spring hinged gates. It is suitable for all levels of fitness either walking or cycling. You can also walk to adjoining woods or...
4.90 (27 reviews)
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Heywood Wood
National forest
👍👍 Lovely circular walk. Lots of really nice people with doggies. Hillfort halfway round. Parking free & suitable for around a dozen cars. No bins, so take your doggie poo bags & rubbish home.
4.90 (11 reviews)
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Coed Elernion
National forest
👍👍 Good short, low-level forest walk to do with dogs. Can get muddy/slippery after heavy rain.
4.90 (10 reviews)
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Marley Mount
National forest
4.90 (10 reviews)
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Brynllefrith Plantation
National forest
4.90 (8 reviews)
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Forest of Dean
National forest
4.90 (7 reviews)
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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)
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