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Summer isn’t far behind us and it’s half term already! For great value, memorable days out, Haldon Forest Park has got you covered. The forest is bursting with affordable adventures for the whole family this autumn. Get them off their screens and get them outdoors to make unforgettable memories.
Here's a snapshot of what’s happening at Haldon Forest Park this half term:
Room on the Broom family adventure trail
Cost: £4 per trail pack; Halloween bonus activities free with trail pack or £1.50 bought separately
Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure to find Witch’s lost hat, bow, and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell. For a spooky Halloween twist, solve clues to complete the crossword to earn a special sticker reward.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park/room-on-the-broom
Go on a family bike ride
Cost: FREE, bike hire charges apply
For balance bikes and off-road experts, and everyone in-between, Haldon Forest Park has a cycling trail for you. Warm up with our pump track and build your progress in our skills area, or just enjoy a scenic cycle with some amazing views.
Learn about amazing forests together
Cost: £5 per bag hire
Get up close to the wonderful wildlife and towering trees of the forest with easy-to-follow activities in our Forest Activity Bag. Spot incredible wildlife, uncover hidden forest gems, and put your knowledge to the test with an exciting forest quiz.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park/forest-activity-bag-haldon-forest-park
Find your new favourite walk
Cost: FREE
Choose an easy going stroll with amazing play to discover and a choice of beautiful picnic spots, or head deeper into the forest for a more challenging hiking adventure. Whichever walk you choose, the whole family can join in with our all-terrain mobility scooter hire.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park/walking-haldon-forest-park
Learn orienteering
Cost: British Orienteering maps £1.50 or free to download at home; Gruffalo Orienteering £1.50
Solve a challenge together with orienteering for all ages and abilities! For little learners, Gruffalo Orienteering is an exciting way to explore the deep, dark wood. For older kids, why not try one of our Devon Orienteering courses? We’ll lend you a compass, show you how to use it, then it’s over to you to solve the challenge.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park/gruffalo-orienteering-haldon-forest-park
Go on a wildlife spotting adventure
Cost: FREE
The forest is home to amazing creatures from tiny mini-beasts to majestic roe deer all year round. Track them down and tick them off with Forestry England's free wildlife spotter sheet to help children track and record their discoveries
https://www.forestryengland.uk/pdf-download/wildlife-spotter-guide-activity-sheet
There are so many great value adventures waiting for you in the forest this autumn, which one will you choose? Visit https://www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park to plan your half term adventures!
Parking charges apply to all activities. Forestry England members park or free – sign up today.
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The Discovery trail is an easy access trail with flat wide paths and regular rest points. This trail is shared with cyclists and horse riders. There are two road crossings with wide wooden chicanes. The Discovery trail is suitable for manual wheelchairs and pushchairs.
