Best forests in the UK

Gwydir is a landscape suffused with fairytale feels

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Grizedale Forest is a masterpiece of mixed woodland nestled in the heart of the Lake District.

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Situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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The Forest of Dean

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Sherwood Forest

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great Loch Ard Forest is a sublime body of trees, hiding both natural and manmade wonders

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Swinley Forest is geared up for some pretty hardcore outdoor pursuits

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Thetford Forest has an unusual history, distinguishing it from most of the forests on this list.

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Best forests in the UK

Best forests in the UK

Gwydir is a landscape suffused with fairytale feels

Gwydir is a landscape suffused with fairytale feels

Gwydir Forest

Gwydir Forest

Grizedale Forest is a masterpiece of mixed woodland nestled in the heart of the Lake District.

Grizedale Forest is a masterpiece of mixed woodland nestled in the heart of the Lake District.

Grizedale Forest

Grizedale Forest

Situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Ashdown Forest

Ashdown Forest

The Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean

This ancient forest has changed many times over the centuries

This ancient forest has changed many times over the centuries

Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest

most of the trees have been here for more than 500 years

most of the trees have been here for more than 500 years

great Loch Ard Forest is a sublime body of trees, hiding both natural and manmade wonders

great Loch Ard Forest is a sublime body of trees, hiding both natural and manmade wonders

Loch Ard Forest

Loch Ard Forest

Swinley Forest is geared up for some pretty hardcore outdoor pursuits

Swinley Forest is geared up for some pretty hardcore outdoor pursuits

Swinley Forest

Swinley Forest

Thetford Forest has an unusual history, distinguishing it from most of the forests on this list.

Thetford Forest has an unusual history, distinguishing it from most of the forests on this list.

Thetford Forest

Thetford Forest

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