Cycling: a multi-disability sport with endless adaptations to be made to suit you. Alice holt has bikes that make cycle accessible to all. See the website for more details. First come first served basis. Special days or events for groups or charities who wish to have exclusive use of the fleet of adapted bikes may book prior.
Alice Holt Forest
Farnham, Surrey
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At A Glance
Welcome to Alice Holt Forest
Alice Holt Forest is fun for all the family, be it an adrenaline rush in a treetop, a serene wildlife watching journey, or play areas and a Gruffalo sculpture, there's something.
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Suitable for
Adults, Children & Dogs
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Duration
2-4 hours
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Price from
Free
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Availability
All year round
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Cycling and mountain biking trails at Alice Holt
Alice Holt has a great setting for cycling, the two trails to enjoy by bike include the faily trail and shipwright's trail. From great oaks to wildflower open spaces are open for you to enjoy with your bikes (cycle hire currently unavailable)
The family cycle trail: perfect for everyone to see the forest, with a picnic meadow to provide rest partway. Children should be supervised due to the gravel surface and steep downhill section at the beginning. Visitors should wear helmets at all times. Grade - Blue (intermediate cyclists or mountain bikers with basic off-road riding skills). Trail Length: 3 miles (4.8 km).
Shipwrights Way trail: A historic, long-distance route, linking beautiful villages and town in East Hampshire. Named after the oak grown at Alice Holt, the route starts in Alice Holt, through Bordon, Liphook, Liss, Petersfield, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Havant, Hayling Island and via ferry into Portsmouth finishing at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home of infamous Mary Rose and HMS Victory. Around 50 miles in total seeing seven rail stations, and 20 beautiful sculptures by Richard Perry. For more information visit Shipwights Way. Grade - Blue The route is all on wide, well-surfaced gravel tracks with no stiles or gates, suitable for pushchairs and mobility vehicles. Trail Length: Alice Holt section: 3 miles (4.8 km) (entire trail 50 miles)
Bring forest fitness and wellbeing into your routine with these regular classes
HIIT classes: in just 45 minutes you can achieve a full body workout. Split into 30 second bodyweight and mat-based exercises you can get fit in a beautiful forest backdrop!
Nordic walking: easy and suitable for all ages and abilities, burn up to 40% more than normal walking, welcoming and friendly.
Regular walking: please see site for dates and times.
Circuit training: Team Enjoy a forest based full body workout! warm-up, resistance, carido and agility training in a 45 minute class.
Please see the website for more details on any of these activities.
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Why this Destination is great for you.
- From accessible cycling and treetop adventure to a lovely cafe, this forest has it all.
- Engage with the amazing wildlife that the forest is home to
- If you're looking for something active, the forest has HIIT classes, nordic walking and a host of other activities.
Photos
Photo Credit: Fraser Allen
Photo credits: Getty Images
Facilities and additional information
- Accessibility: The forest has a surfaced easy access trail, suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs and prams
- Equipment needed: to make sure you enjoy your visit, wear comfortable shoes suitable for all terrains, and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Dogs are welcome: Accessible dogs are also welcome. There is a dog wash.
- Toilets: Available
- Parking: Alice Holt is a cashless site (with the exception of the cafe) so parking fees will need to be made by card.
- Food and Drink: Cafe takeaway service only
- Visitor Centre
- Play areas, structures and trails
- Health and activity sessions
- Inclusive cycling
- Go Ape - pre-booking is required further details listed here
Know before you go!
- Please keep highways and gateways clear and leave plenty of room for other road users to pass safely. If the car park is full or too busy please be prepared to turn around and come another day.
- Please follow the latest government coronavirus guidelines and advice when visiting.
- Be kind and patient to our staff, volunteers and onsite business partners. They are working hard to help you to get the best out of your visit.
- The safety of our staff, volunteers, partners and visitors remains our priority. We take the necessary steps to ensure everyone is safe when visiting or working in our forests, which may include reviewing Covid-19 safety measures if we feel the need to do so
- Bring your own face covering and hand sanitiser.
- We urge people to leave nothing behind that could harm the beauty of the forest, please take your litter home and dispose of it there, not forgetting to recycle what you can of course!
- Barbecues are not permitted in any part of our forest.
- We only accept card and contactless payments apart from the cafe where you can also pay by cash.
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