Learn
as you walk in Hillsborough Forest Park,
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Guided Forest Walk History, Natural History
and Environment
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Unwind your Mind with a Calming Walk on the Wild Side.
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Connect with Nature in a Stunning Lake and Woodland Landscape
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Learn about 400 years of Local History.
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17th Century Fort with Royal Connections
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Wild Flowers and Invasive Alien Plants
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Wild Birds and North American Giant Trees
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Harry Ferguson Aviation Memorial
"Parks......are more than places to play and picnic. They are places to learn and be inspired"
Grant W. Sharpe
Our Guide
TGNI-registered and familiar with local history he is a retired scientist and educator, with interests in natural history, environment and landscape.
Your Park Walking Tour
"Not having an interpreter in a park is like inviting a guest to your house, opening the door and then disappearing" Gary Everhardt, Director US National Park Service
Tour Availability
and Booking
Walking Tours of 1.5h duration are available
in August 2019:
Tuesdays: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 11:00am
Sundays, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, at 11:00am
in September 2019:
Tuesdays: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, at 11:00am
Sundays: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th at 11:00am
in October 2019:
Tuesdays: 1st, 8th, 15th , 22nd, 29th at 11:00am
Sundays: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 11:00am
Book and Pay online. Text queries to: +44 (0) 7801930216.
*Special Introductory (Launch) Prices will hold April-October. They are: Adult £7.00 OAPs & Students £5.00. Children under 16, (accompanied) free.
Meet your Guide 10 mins before the hour, just inside the sandstone pillars at entrance to Forest Car Park (free parking)