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Thetford Forest - Visit Thetford, in Suffolk. It is the largest lowland pine forest in the country.

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The Forest of Mercia - The Forest of Mercia is focused around Cannock, a town in south Staffordshire. 

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Black Country Urban Forest - Woodland was reintroduced to the Black Country to revitalise the formerly industrial area.

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Morfe Forest - This medieval forest is named after the manor of Morfe, Enville.

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Mortimer Forest - Lying on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border, Mortimer Forest is a hilly location with an ancient history.

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Cannock Chase - The Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is an essential stop in Staffordshire.

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Kinver Edge - The National Trust manages the remnants of this Mercian royal forest in Staffordshire. Check out the Rock Houses, red sandstone rock houses that were the last troglodyte dwellings occupied in England.

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Forest of Arden - The Forest of Arden is mainly in Warwickshire.

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Darwin Forest - Found in Derbyshire, the Darwin Forest Country Park is a holiday destination with Scandinavian-style lodges and sprawling woods.

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Heart of England Forest - The Heart of England Forest stretches from southern Warwickshire into Worcestershire.

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Wyre Forest - Wyre Forest is a partly unmanaged woodland in Shropshire and Worcestershire.

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National Forest - The National Forest runs from west Leicester to Burton upon Trent. It’s an ongoing environmental project, with plans to connect Needwood and Charnwood.

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Sherwood Forest - Sherwood is a royal forest in Nottinghamshire. It's known for its connection to Robin Hood.

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Charnwood Forest - Expect magical bluebells and inspiring summits at Charnwood.

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Leighfield Forest - Leighfield Forest is an essential natural sanctuary in Rutland.

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Kielder Forest - Kielder is a forestry plantation in Northumberland. It is England’s largest man-made wood.

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Hamsterley Forest - Covering over 2,000 hectares, Hamsterley is a commercial forest overseen by the Forestry Commission.

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Delamere Forest - Located near Frodsham, Delamere is the largest woodland area in Cheshire.

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Mersey Forest - Mersey Forest is a man-made project with a series of natural spaces.

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Macclesfield Forest - Macclesfield Forest is also in Cheshire, next to the Trentabank Reservoir.

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Grizedale Forest - Around 200,000 people flock to the Grizedale Forest in the Lake District each year.

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Whinfell Forest - Whinfell is a small woodland in Penrith, Cumbria.

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Gisburn Forest - Gisburn is Lancashire’s largest forest, famed for both mountain-biking and horse-riding.

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Epping Forest - Located between Essex and Greater London, Epping Forest is a sprawling area of ancient woodland featuring rivers, swamps, and grassland.

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Epping Forest - It was known as Waltham Forest before the 17th century.

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Hainault Forest - At over 130 hectares in size, Hainault Forest is a rare large natural spot in Greater London.

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Forest of Marston Vale - This is an evolving community forest run by the Forest of Marston Vale Trust.

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Burnham Beeches - You can visit Burnham Beeches in Buckinghamshire.

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Whiteleaf Hill - This natural reserve has five ancient monuments, including some dating back to the Bronze Age.

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Alice Holt Forest - Alice Holt Forest was once an ancient oak forest but is now a royal forest planted mainly with conifers.

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New Forest - Surrounded by villages and towns, New Forest was established in 2005 to connect natural spaces together in Hampshire.

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Heartwood Forest - With plans laid out in 2008, Heartwood Forest is set to fully materialise in 2020.

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Brighstone Forest - Brighstone is the largest forest on the Isle of Wight.

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Parkhurst Forest - Parkhurst Forest has old trees and plantation woodland. It’s the second largest forest on the Isle of Wight after Brighstone.

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Bedgebury Forest - Located in Kent, Bedgebury Forest is a part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Wychwood - In rural Oxfordshire, Wychwood once covered a huge area before sections were cleared to build villages and towns.

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Chiddingfold Forest - This spellbinding forest is situated next to Chiddingfold and Dunsfold. This picture is from when the forest produced Christmas trees, with a guardsman on a watchtower looking out for thieves.

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Swinley Forest - Swinley stretches from Bracknell to Bagshot. The Crown Estate has ownership over the 2,600 acres.

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Winterfold Forest - Farley Green and Ewhurst are nearby settlements to this wonderful wooded area.

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Ashdown Forest - With inspiring views and a medieval history, Ashdown Forest is a beautiful heathland that deserves to be explored.

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Dallington Forest - Dallington Forest has an ancient geographical history and is considered a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Friston Forest - With waymarked trails and exquisite beech trees, Friston is perfect or a morning stroll or a wild mountain bike ride.

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St Leonard's Forest - You can explore St Leonard’s Forest through narrow bridleways and hidden paths.

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Worth Forest - Worth Forest has recently gained a reputation for its alluring glamping facilities.

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Forest of Avon - The Forest of Avon is an ongoing charity project that involves planting trees in both rural and urban spaces.

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Royal Forest of Dean - With the River Wye and mixed, ancient woodlands, you shouldn’t need much persuading to visit the Royal Forest of Dean

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Savernake Forest - Savernake stands on a chalk plateau and is privately owned by the Marquess of Ailesbury.

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Ashclyst Forest - One of East Devon’s most expansive forests, Ashclyst draws visitors with its butterflies and bluebells.

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Bellever Forest - Bellever Forest is an enchanting blend of woodland and moorland.

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Fernworthy Forest - There are plenty of beautiful sites in Dartmoor, but none are as grand as Fernworthy Forest.

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Haldon Forest - This forest in Devon has a treetop obstacle course to test your fear of heights.

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Dalby Forest - Located in North Yorkshire, Dalby Forest is part of the North York Moors National Park.

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Wykeham Forest - Featuring pines and tree nurseries, Wyham is a charming forest with gorgeous views.

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