Walking at Heartwood Forest

Wildlife Wander

Wildlife Wander

Grade: Easy
Distance: 2.5 miles/4km
Time: Approx. 1hr – 1hr 30mins

This walk takes you through the various habitats at Heartwood, including ancient woodland, newly planted forest and wild flower meadows, and indicates some of the birds, butterflies and flowers you may see.

Terrain
The path rises by 35m. A small part of the walk is on a hard path but the rest is on grass tracks that can become very muddy in winter when waterproof shoes or boots are recommended.

Magical Meander

Magical Meander

Grade: Easy
Distance: 1.5 miles/2.4km
Time: Approx. 1hr

This walk takes you to The Magical Wood, perfect for families. See if you can spot the woodland characters along the way.

Terrain
A small part of the walk is on a hard path but the rest is on grass tracks that can become very muddy in winter, when waterproof shoes or boots are recommended.

Heartwood Hike

Heartwood Hike

Grade: Easy
Distance: 2.7 miles/4.3km
Time: Approx. 1hr 20mins – 1hr 45 mins

This walk takes you along the same route as the Wildlife Wander trail, to discover both new and existing woodland and its associated wildlife, but brings you back via a longer route that includes Langley Wood – famous for its bluebell displays in spring.

Terrain
The path rises by 35m. A small part of the walk is on a hard path, but the rest is on grass tracks that can become very muddy in winter, when waterproof shoes or boots are recommended.