Adults and young people on a bike ride in the forest.

Forest Biking

at Bedgebury

Scenic and thrilling woodland routes to explore

Take on the trails of this 2000-acre forest with our bike hire.

Forest Biking Locations 3 Locations
Forest Biking Price from £15
Forest Biking Age age 1+
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There’s so much to explore in this 2000-acre forest, and now you can discover more than ever with our bike hire, brand new for 2026. You’ll find something to suit everyone, from a gentler scenic 9km family cycle up to an exhilarating 13km of singletrack bike trails. Explore Bedgebury’s cycle trails on Foresty England's website.

We have bikes for hire in a variety of sizes for adults and children plus trailers and bike seats for little ones too, making it the perfect day out for the whole family. See the full range of bikes available here.

What to expect
Woodland Trails
Various Bike Sizes
Helmets Provided

Forest Biking Overview

Min Age

1

Duration

From 2 hours

Bedgebury Reviews

Excellent. Really enjoyed this venue. Plenty of nice long zip lines and there's also my favourite, a Tarzan swing.
Excellent. Really enjoyed this venue. Plenty of nice long zip lines and there's also my favourite, a Tarzan swing.
We had a blast! It was a bit more physically demanding than I've expected but I managed. Instructors were very supportive and present at all time which makes all the activities fell safe and well organised. I would recommend for all outdoorsy forests lovers!
We had a blast! It was a bit more physically demanding than I've expected but I managed. Instructors were very supportive and present at all time which makes all the activities fell safe and well organised. I would recommend for all outdoorsy forests lovers!
A super place to visit, great activities to do for the family. Friendly and helpful staff. The location Bedgebury Pinetum is also a good destination, great walk and parks nearby.
A super place to visit, great activities to do for the family. Friendly and helpful staff. The location Bedgebury Pinetum is also a good destination, great walk and parks nearby.
Go Ape reviews received via Google, and post-adventure customer feedback.

Plan Your Visit

Corporate Events

Dogs Allowed

Play Area

School Trips

Food & Drink

Walking Routes

Bike Hire

Picnic Area

Forestry England Site

See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.

Plan Your Visit
Make A Day Of It
Things To Do In Bedgebury
A family cycling in the forest

Get biking

Enjoy the forest cycle trails.

A person running through the forest

Race is on

Coming on a Saturday? Get here for 9am and do the parkrun first!

A family walk through the forest together

Peaceful walks

Tackle one of the walking trails.

A girl balances on an obstacle in a natural play area

Explore the play areas

Enjoy climbing, jumping, sliding and swinging your way around the play trail.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Dogs are welcome on site, they must be on a lead around woodchip and sandy areas, as well as carparks and around the lakes.

The main cafe is located near the carpark serving hot and cold food and drinks as well as homemade cakes. A grab-and-go kiosk is located opposite our cabin, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. Opening hours vary seasonally, please visit Forestry England’s website for opening hours.

We have two accessible toilets, one standard and one changing places facility which can be accessed using a radar key, or you can borrow a key from the Information Centre. Baby changing facilities are located in the female and accessible toilets.

We are an accessible site, with accessible facilities. Please bare in mind that we are a forest and most paths are gravel. The Pinetum trail is a way-marked easy access trail suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit so we can help. All-terrain mobility scooters are available to hire from the information point but must be pre-booked by phoning 01580 879820. To find more information please visit Foresty England's website.

Yes, parking is available at site. The car park is operated by Forestry England, you can pay as you leave, either at the pay station (card and cash payments) or at the barrier (card payments only).

We have space for small items at the cabin, but storage is not secure, so belongings are left at your own risk. We recommend bringing as little as possible and any bags to be left in your vehicle if you arrive by car.

Toilets are located at the Visitors Centre, near the carpark. We recommend going to the toilets before you come up to us at the cabin.

Go Ape Bedgebury is situated just off the A21 and signposted on to the B2079, approximately 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Hastings. Directions from London - leave the M25 at junction 5 and join the A21 towards Hastings. You will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your right-hand side approximately half a mile after leaving the A21. Directions from the North and East - Take the A262 to Goudhurst and then turn by the village duck pond to take the B2079 signposted to Flimwell. Follow this road for approximately three miles and you will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your left after the office entrance and Walled Garden entrance. Directions from Brighton and the West - Travel through Lewes and Uckfield to Heathfield. Take the A265 from Heathfield to Hurst Green. Turn left onto the A21, drive straight through Flimwell Crossroad. Bedgebury is signposted from here. Directions from the South - Take the A21 to the Flimwell Crossroad, drive straight across and then follow the sign to turn right onto the B2079.

We have two check-in points depending on the activity you’ve booked: * For our high ropes please check in at the main Go Ape cabin. * Forest Biking please check in at the Bike Hire cabin. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session.

Yes, brand new for 2026 our Forest Biking experience has bike hire for everything from family days out to experienced biking. We recommend prebooking online. You'll need to bring a security deposit to hire cycle equipment. This can be a bank card, driving licence or another form of ID.

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