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Seeing the wood for the trees

A picture of the forestAt a time when the “stay-at-home vacation” – the “staycation” – is very much in vogue, Able discovers how the Forestry Commission is ensuring that Britain’s iconic woodlands are as accessible as possible.

The Forestry Commission recently extended an invitation for Able magazine to visit one of their Woodlands (Callendar Woods in central Scotland).

Somehow, the moment we stepped onto that leafy path, all of our troubles seemed to be swept away amidst the birdsong and breeze. The local town of Falkirk backs onto the woods – almost literally – but we could’ve been miles away from the bustle of a normal Tuesday afternoon.

This could be a great place to spend a short holiday if you were to take on each of the variety of paths and trails in turn. At the very least it makes for a genuinely refreshing morning or afternoon wander and, since it’s so accessible, you’ll not need to sweat about how fit or active you are. If you’re going to be taking a holiday in the UK it’s well worth looking up Forestry Commissions sites near to your destination. More >

Accessible Forests

The Forestry Commission recently extended an invitation for Able magazine to visit one of their Woodlands (Callendar Woods in central Scotland). Somehow, the moment we stepped onto that leafy path, all of our troubles seemed to be swept away amidst the birdsong and breeze. The local town of Falkirk backs onto the woods – almost literally – but we could’ve been miles away from the bustle of a normal Tuesday afternoon. More >