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40<br />
Forest<br />
holidays<br />
in north England and Scotland<br />
From the starry skies of Galloway Forest Park to Kielder’s<br />
wildlife-rich woodland, some of our country’s most magical<br />
forests can be found in northern England and Scotland.<br />
We’ve put together three of our favourites, perfect for your<br />
next staycation.<br />
Galloway Forest, Dumfries &<br />
Galloway, Scotland<br />
Where better to start than with the UK’s largest forest?<br />
At 297 square miles, Scotland’s Galloway Forest Park is a<br />
sprawling playground of ancient woodland, magnificent<br />
scenery and an astonishing range of wildlife.<br />
Light pollution is so low here that the forest has been<br />
recognised as a Dark Sky Park – meaning that its skies are<br />
perfect for stargazing. After a night camping out under<br />
the stars, start your adventures from one of the park’s<br />
three visitor centres.<br />
Kirroughtree is your gateway to more active adventures,<br />
including the award-winning 7stanes mountain bike<br />
trails. If wildlife spotting is more your scene, look out for<br />
roe deer and rare<br />
red squirrels, or visit<br />
the park’s Red Deer<br />
Range.<br />
Galloway isn’t just<br />
woodland<br />
either.<br />
There are around<br />
250 lochs to discover<br />
Kielder<br />
as you explore the park’s scenic walking and cycling trails.<br />
Kielder Forest, Northumberland,<br />
England<br />
When it comes to size, Northumberland’s Kielder Forest<br />
is also a front runner. Spanning 235 square miles, it’s the<br />
largest forest in England – and the second largest in the UK.<br />
Kielder is also home to the biggest man-made lake in<br />
Northern Europe, making it a popular spot for water sports<br />
enthusiasts. With miles of beautiful trails, including forest<br />
walks and adrenaline-boosting mountain bike tracks,<br />
Kielder invites you to have your own mini adventure.<br />
The forest is a haven for wildlife too. Around 50% of<br />
England’s native red squirrels call it home, and rare wildlife<br />
including ospreys, pipistrelle bats, roe deer, salmon otters<br />
and water voles can also be found here.<br />
Just like Galloway, Kielder is famous for its dark skies.<br />
The forest’s remote location in Northumberland means<br />
it’s virtually unaffected by light pollution, making<br />
it a stargazer’s paradise. Don’t miss a trip to Kielder<br />
Observatory, where you can book ahead to attend a<br />
number of fascinating astronomical events.<br />
Galloway
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