Pre-book Forest Ranger activities

Forest Ranger adventures

Pre-book

Forest Ranger

activities

Learn how to survive in the forest

Forest Ranger activities

Once you’re settled into one of our cosy log cabins, now it’s time to meet your resident Forest Ranger! Each of our 11 stunning locations has one (excludes Beddgelert), and they can’t wait to meet you — just remember to pre-book Forest Ranger activities so you don’t miss out.

An entire forest at your feet. Let us show you around...

Our Forest Rangers are experts in helping you have fun in the great outdoors. They’re bursting with passion for wildlife and know the forests like the palm of their hand.

Forest Ranger activities are designed in harmony with the forest, bringing out the best in each and every one of our locations. Our Rangers have so many special talents, from survival skills and bushcraft to mindfulness and forest bathing.

Activities on offer

There really is something for everyone

Wildlife Wonders

Get everyone together for a feel-good wander through the woods and uncover forest secrets as you go. Your Forest Ranger might show you how to spot animal tracks or how to forage for plant snacks. Learn about everything from the bugs below to the birds in the sky. Let your curiosity lead the way!

Dress suitably for the outdoors and wear good footwear.
Times are confirmed upon check in.
Your adventure will be unique to each and every location.

Locations: All activities on location (excludes Beddgelert)
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: £10 for adult, £8 for child
When: All year round
Suitable for: Family, Groups, Couples
Max numbers: 12 per session

Nature Tots

Does your tiny tot love exploring outside? There’s no better place to play and learn than the forest. Your Forest Ranger will run lots of lovely activities to keep little ones entertained — like making mini-dens for fairies, bear hunt games and so much more. Who knows...maybe the big kid in you will want to get stuck in too!

Dress suitably for the outdoors and wear good footwear.
Times are confirmed upon check in.
Participating parental supervision required.

Locations: All activities on location (excludes Beddgelert)
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: £6 for child and £5 per parent
When: All year round
Suitable for: Families and pre-schoolers
Max numbers: 8 children and 8 adults

Forest Survival

You’ll learn all sorts — like how to light a fire from scratch and how to build a woodland shelter. Then it’s time to relax around the campfire, toast some marshmallows and maybe even enjoy a much-deserved cuppa (brewed from your very own freshly foraged herbs) Because it’s the simple things in life.

Dress suitably for the outdoors and wear good footwear.
Times are confirmed upon check in.

Locations: All activities on location (excludes Beddgelert)
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: £12 per person
When: All year round
Suitable for: Families, Groups, Couples
Max numbers: 8 children and 8 adults

Mini Forest Rangers

Who wants to be a fully certified Mini Forest Ranger? This one’s for the mini explorers who love muddy adventures. Kids will have a blast building dens, hunting for minibeasts, making art and letting their imagination run wild. Rosy cheeks guaranteed.

Dress suitably for the outdoors and wear good footwear.
Times are confirmed upon check in.
Participating parental supervision required.

Locations: All activities on location (excludes Beddgelert)
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: £10 per child, £5 per adult
When: Weekends and school holidays
Suitable for: Families and aimed at 5 - 10 year olds.

Nocturnal Adventure

Join your Forest Ranger for an adventure under the stars, just as the forest comes to life. Did you know? Your senses are super-heightened at night, so you’ll be extra tuned-in to all the animal calls. Step into a forest full of wonder...something magical happens when the sun goes down.

Dress suitably for the outdoors and wear good footwear.
Times are confirmed upon check in.
Recommended minimum age for this activity is 10 years.

Locations: All activities on location (excludes Beddgelert)
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: £12 per person
Available: Sept - May
Suitable for: Older families, groups and couples.

Forest Bathing taster

Looking for a real wellbeing boost? You needn’t travel to Japan to feel the amazing benefits of Shinrin Yoku (or as we call it, Forest Bathing). From improved heart health to reduced anxiety, nature really is the best remedy. Exhale, unfurl, let the forest take the weight off. Then tie it all together with a woodland tea ceremony!

Dress suitably for the outdoors and wear good footwear.
Times are confirmed upon check in.

Locations: Blackwood Forest and Forest of Dean
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: Free of charge
When: Only available mid-week
Suitable for: Older families, groups and couples.

Our Forest Rangers describe their Forest Feeling...

“Forest feeling means appreciating the wildlife and habitats in the forest and the benefits that exist for wildlife themselves and also for guests.” Forest Ranger, Delamere Forest

“The feeling that we are part of the environment, not separate from it.” Forest Ranger, Forest of Dean

Pre-book your Forest Ranger activities