Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, near Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LS
Alice Holt Forest
Forest recreation landscape
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5.8
Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
5.8A working forest landscape set up for more than a stroll: Alice Holt combines waymarked walking and cycling trails with family play features and an activity centre offering regular fitness and wellbeing activities.
Alice Holt is a substantial woodland day out with several ways to explore, from walking and cycling trails to a Gruffalo-themed play trail and Go Ape. It is best suited to visitors looking for an accessible, activity-led forest visit rather than a quiet or remote woodland escape.
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Open mapAlice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, near Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LS
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The experience
Choose a walking or cycling trail, then add the Timberline play trail or the activity centre’s current programme. Allow time to check the forest’s visitor information for trail details, facilities and any activities requiring booking.
Things to do
Walk a forest trail
Choose from the forest’s walking trails; check Forestry England’s current information for route details before setting out.
Cycle in the forest
Explore on one of the forest’s cycling trails. Check current route and access information before your visit.
Try the Timberline play trail
A children’s play trail with animal play structures and Gruffalo sculptures; check current details before visiting.
Check the activity centre programme
Forestry England lists regular activities including running, walking, cycling, fitness classes and relaxation. Confirm the current programme with the centre.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick forest escape
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Start at the visitor centre and choose a walking trail suited to the time you have.
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Follow a section of the forest trail, looking out for the wooden animal features and Gruffalo sculptures.
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Check the current visitor information for trail conditions and facilities before setting off.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it
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Choose one of the forest’s walking trails, or a cycling trail if you have a bike.
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Add the Timberline play trail and its woodland play features for a family-focused visit.
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Finish with the café or check the activity centre programme for a current fitness or wellbeing activity.
Verified history
The supplied sources identify Alice Holt as a Forestry England forest and describe its visitor activities, but provide no substantiated historical account of the site.
When to go
· During busy school holidays and weekends, Forestry England recommends arriving before 10:30am or after 2:30pm to help avoid car park congestion.
The supplied sources describe activities available at the forest but do not establish a particular season as best.
Check current weather and trail conditions before travelling; specific weather guidance is not established by the supplied sources.
What to look for
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Look out for the wooden animal features and Gruffalo sculptures along the child-focused play trail
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the supplied sources do not identify specific natural or historic details to seek out.
The story
No specific history theme established by the supplied sources.
Best time to go
Year-round; check Forestry England for current activities and seasonal details.
Forestry England recommends arriving before 10:30am or after 2:30pm to reduce the risk of finding the car park busy during school holidays and weekends.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Walkers · Cyclists
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 9am-4pm
- Tuesday: 9am-4pm
- Wednesday: 9am-4pm
- Thursday: 9am-4pm
- Friday: 9am-4pm
- Saturday: 9am-4pm
- Sunday: 9am-4pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
Forestry England describes Alice Holt as a visitor forest with walking and cycling activities. The car park is open daily 8am–8pm; check current access information before travelling.
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Parking
Forestry England car park at GU10 4LS. Charges vary by day and season; check the current price list. The car park can be busy during school holidays and weekends; Forestry England recommends arriving before 10:30am or after 2:30pm.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
Forestry England lists a café open daily 9am–4pm; check current opening information before travelling.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance at the activity centre. Check directly for details of accessible routes and facilities.
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Cost
Paid (car parking charges apply; check current prices).
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Water
Not established by the supplied sources.
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Around Alice Holt Forest
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
