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Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest


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About Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place for walking, cycling, riding and playing in a spectacular world of trees. The National Pinetum is a world-class collection of dramatic conifers and provides a beautiful setting for a country walk in all seasons. In addition, the two thousand-acre Bedgebury Forest now offers miles of family cycling, mountain-biking, riding, walking, Go Ape and adventure play for all ages and abilities. The new Visitor Centre has a cycle franchise, refreshments, showers and an education/community room. As a location for healthy outdoor activity in a beautiful setting, Bedgebury is in a class of its own. www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury

How to get there:

Goudhurst is the nearest town or village.

Bedgebury's main entrance is located on the B2079, half a mile from the A21. Bedgebury lies 10 miles South East of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles North West of Hastings and is less than an hour's drive from South East London

OS Grid Reference: TQ 715 332
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury Pinetum Main Visitor Car Park
Bedgebury Pinetum Christmas Tree Sales
Autumn trees beside Marshal's lake Bedgebury pinetum

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingEducationalWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringArboretumPlay Area
walking

Give your body and soul a boost with a walk or run through Bedgebury's beautiful forest and round the National Pinetum in the fresh country air. For wheelchair users our resurfaced trails and gentle gradients allow access to new parts of the forest and Pinetum.
cycling

10km of newly-surfaced family cycling round the 2000 acre forest.:Over 12km of singletrack mountain biking.:Exciting Freeride area, with challenging stunts and jumps.:Bike hire, purchase and repair, including bikes for the disabled.:Showers for bikes and their riders
horse riding

Horse riders will enjoy Bedgebury's new trails (with way-marking, box park and picnic area).

Contact:

Recreation Information Officer
01580 879 820

User Comments

Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
22/Aug/2009
bedgebury is brilliant! great for everyone! I must say the mountain bike trail was extremely worth the visit for.
Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
22/Aug/2009
bedgebury is brilliant! great for everyone! I must say the mountain bike trail was extremely worth the visit for.
Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
22/Aug/2009
I absolutely love bedgebury! theres lots to do for everyone. Are there any riding centres nearby at all?
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For further information please contact the Bedgebury Information Centre on 01580 879820.

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