The best woods and forests for a day trip near London
London may be a National Park City, but if you’re longing to explore something a little wilder than well-tended fields crowded with picnickers, there are a surprising number of woods and forests within easy reach of the capital.
It’s said “forest bathing” – spending time relaxing and walking in the woods - is good for our mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re planning a day trip by car, bike or on foot, check out these beautiful woods and forests near London.