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Explore Jeskyns
(Average user rating: 4 unrated 3.6/5)

Latest News (17/05/2013 16:45)

Our new play is now open!  Come and try it out!

Discover brand new woodlands, ponds, orchards and wildflower meadows at Jeskyns Community Woodland.  Come and watch it grow!

Trails for everyone

Choose from a range of easy access hard surfaced trails or step off the beaten track onto our 8km of grass tracks. Horse riders, cyclists, runners and gentle strollers all welcome!

Community events

Whatever the season join us for fun and informative events and activities such as autumn seed collections, spring bird walks or summer pond dipping sessions.

Responsible dog owners welcomed!

Jeskyns is a great place to have fun with your pooch. Why not join our free Jeskyns Dog Club and help us to promote responsible dog ownership?

Nature watching

The song of the Skylark is a constant presence at Jeskyns. It  provides an idyllic sound track to accompany a spot of nature watching in this vastly improved landscape.

What do other visitors say?

5 Stars 5 Stars

Great place for a walk with or without a dog. Various routes over to Ashenbank wood etc. Never been bothered by any dog, large or small but its bound to happen & the only person to blame is the owner. Its their responsibility to keep their dog under control at all times & if it can't be trusted off lead then it needs to stay on lead. As for parking fees, as long as its reasonable & improvements continue, then so be it.

Larry, 20/May/2013

I think there should be some toilets there, would be a good idea

Anonymous, 18/May/2013
4 Stars 4 Stars

As a famiy we really enjoyed the park, we have been a few times now and will definately revisit, aslong as I can still walk my dogs OFF lead. AS for the person complaining about large dogs, I have two very large dogs who are extremely sociable and well behaved, I have found it's the small dogs that attack mine as the trend seems to be that many (not all) small dog owners do not for some reason understand the importance of socializing their dog properly.

Caroline, 17/May/2013
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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • Parking
  • Picnic
  • Viewpoint
  • Cycling
    • Cycles welcome to use all paths - but please give way to pedestrians.
  • Horse riding
    • Dedicated grass horse trail.
  • Orienteering
    • Permanent orienteering course. Maps available from www.dfok.co.uk
  • Play area
    • Range of natural play features.
  • Walking
    • Range of easy access, hard surfaced trails.
More about what's here

Location

OS Grid ref: TQ660699
Postcode: DA12 3AN

Get directions

Contact

Jeskyns Ranger

01474 825118
jeskynsranger@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Opening & Parking

Opening Times:
7am to dusk (closing times vary according to daylight hours)
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