Walk 1. Pooh Walks from Gills Lap
These two walks take you to some of the sites of Pooh's adventures. They can be joined together to make a longer walk. There are some nice picnic spots along the way. Short walk 1 km or longer walk of 3.25 km.
Walk 2. Southern Slopes and the Airman's Grave
A walk with great views to the South Downs via the memorial to the crew of a WWII plane roughly 3.25 km with a long downhill slope (and climb back).
Walk 3. Chelwood Vachery
A valley garden that starts with views over open heath towards the South Downs that descends into the valley of the Millbrook stream to the Chelwood Vachery Garden and Braeberry ponds. In the spring and summer there are species of rhododendron, under a canopy of mature trees such as ornamental red oaks, maples and juneberry. There is a 'gorge' made from limestone brought from Cheddar Gorge. This walk is 4.25 km with some steep slippery slopes.
Walk 4. Tabell Ghyll
A lovely walk that starts with great views to the north and descends across heathland to a wooded stream-lined valley. There are stands of fine large beeches and some sweet chestnut coppice about 3 km with some gentle slopes.
Walk 5. Old Airstrip
An unusual level walk that explores the largest heathland block on the west side of the Forest. This area was heavily used by the military in WWII leaving the legacy of an airstrip and valuable wildlife habitat. This walk is 4 km over remarkably flat terrain. There are one or two easy slopes and the flat area along the airstrip (area is prone to being very wet after rain). From Long car park the route is suitable for sturdy prams and wheelchairs.
Walk 6. Broadstone Amble
Our most popular walk as it starts from the Forest Centre and takes in heath, streams and woodland along with fine views to the North Downs. This walk has way marks and is 3 km. There is one very steep slope and the return is a long but gentle climb. This area is used extensively by school children for field trips so PLEASE clean up after your dog.
Walk 7. The Eastern Clumps
Two walks through open heathland that begin at one of the Forest's iconic hill-top clumps. This area has evidence of diverse human uses over the last 2,000 years from pre-Roman occupation to the Cold War. Two short walks 2.2 km or 3.5 km.
Walk A. Hindleap Walk
One of our original walk maps that takes in some of the medieval rabbit warrens, some secluded woods and peaceful open heathland. A walk of 2.3 km with some slopes and climbs. There is one steep climb/slope.
Walk B. Walk Amongst Friends
Another original walk map from Friend's Clump with lovely open views, heathland and wooded streams. The route passes the historical Nutley Windmill A walk of 2.3 km. There are some steep climbs/slopes.
Walk C. Walk Beyond the Pale
A walk from the Goat car park through heathland and woods. The route crosses the Medway, passes the Millennium Redwoods and takes you close to a good section of the medieval Pale. A walk of 3.8 km. There are some climbs and slopes.