Touring Caravans (Touring in the Trees)

Please note that the limit has been reached for Touring in the Trees permits for 2010. Permits for 2011 will go on sale in December.

Touring in the Trees is an exclusive ring of 11 small touring caravan sites placed so that they can be used as bases from which to explore the forests and surrounding countryside.

The forest sites are generally convenient to the main tourist routes but are reserved exclusively for permit holders. Formalities are minimal. Once you have purchased your permit the freedom of all 11 sites is yours to enjoy, but normally you must not stay longer than 3 nights at a time on any one site. Accommodation is designed primarily for caravans although there is normally room for an awning.

For those who prefer to stay in one place there are larger, fully equipped sites at five Forest Parks. These are known as Long Stay Sites and operate independently from the permit scheme. They must be booked in advance through the local District Forest Office.

A booklet describing the sites, and an application form for a Touring in the Trees permit are available for download.