Reviews for PUZZLEWOOD, COLEFORD
5/5 from david
3 years ago
3 years ago
Puzzlewood is the closest thing to a magical forest you can get. The abundance of moss covered stones and trees gives a noise cancelling effect.
I'd highly recommend bringing good sturdy footwear as it can get rather uneven under foot.
5/5 from Zsoltné
3 years ago
3 years ago
Magical fairy tale forest.
The view is beautiful.
I really liked.
The ground is usually wet. Be prepared with good shoes.
4/5
3 years ago
3 years ago
Beautiful forest, but is there a map?? I needed a map. We went on a muddy day, wellies needed, and wandered around the forest looking for some of the movie filming sites. It would have been nice to have signs or a map with the sites marked. I know it's a forest maze, but I wanted to see it all and go the best routes. Visited on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the end of September. Plenty of parking. Wasn't too crowded. Purchased a tickets on site.
5/5 from Amritha
3 years ago
3 years ago
It is an amazing ancient woodland with fascinating tree and rock structures and interesting pathways to explore.. highly recommend to anyone interested in nature walks.
I'd also suggest being cautious on the slippery surfaces when visiting after light rainfall.
4/5
3 years ago
3 years ago
Beautiful woods and especially pleasant on a sunny day. The lad at the entrance was polite and there was no wait to get in. I would not recommend this area to anyone with very young children or who can't walk unassisted, as the terrain can be quite dangerous, especially when wet, and no pushchairs are permitted for obvious reasons. Good and gripping footwear is most definitely a must. Some cute animals at the site also, and the most amazing chickens Would definitely go back♡
5/5
3 years ago
3 years ago
Awesome.... the energy as you walk into the actual woods, washes over you and envelops your senses. It brings home the reason so much folklore contains enchanted, ethereal and magical forests. Filled with faeries and tree spirits. Faces seen in rocks and witches in prominent stone.
Despite star wars, Harry Potter etc being filmed here in parts, it is like walking through a far cry game or uncharted. If anyone has seen labyrinth (David bowie) you will not be able to walk through here without quoting many lines from it 👌 even though it wasn't filmed here, it could so easily have been.
We went on a Monday and it was fairly quiet. Really nice staff and cool animals to see.
It would be good for kids as they have a maze, a toddler go kart thing and mad chickens, donkeys etc.
But wellies are useless. A good pair of walking boots required.
The caff caters for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Yes, you can walk in many forests for free and I would highly recommend that, but the hard work that has gone into making this place so magical, you just won't find anywhere else.
I have a knackered back, and with care managed all aspects. But it's a forest, so nature's trip hazard 😆
Primary bonus is the good for the soul, being able to forest bathe in a really special place. ✨️
5/5 from Peter
3 years ago
3 years ago
Indescribable is the only description I can give this unique feature! Magical, mysterious and marvellous don't do it justice and whilst I could stop taking photos, they wouldn't capture the atmosphere of the place without experience. The paths have been made respecting the nature of the wood but do require decent footwear and there are steepish steps which some might struggle with. Do allow an hour minimum to fully appreciate the wonder of Puzzlewood. An amazing experience.
4/5 from Rose-Marie
3 years ago
3 years ago
What a find and a great place to visit with the family. There is a small park, maze and farm. Then you walk into the woods, which are amazing.
What a magical place my photos do not do it justice.
If you believe in fairies, then this would be where they would live. There is so much to see and explore and so much more.
The trail was easy to follow, and there are coins on cards to make sure you walk the whole way around.
There are lots of photo opportunities with lots of little hooks to find.
5/5 from Rick
3 years ago
3 years ago
Decided to visit here on the way home from seeing my daughter, drove past initially as the carpark and entrance are a little underwhelming, there's some farm animals to see when you initially go in which are suitable for younger children. But for those intrepid wanderers who like, Tolkien, Harry Potter, Dr Who and probably a few other films and TV wait until you step into the woods.....
4/5 from Jessica
3 years ago
3 years ago
Visited on a Wednesday and it would have been much more enjoyable if people could respect others, the beauty of nature, and keep the noise level down. That's a hard ask, I know, but it did unfortunately detract from my enjoyment. The place itself is wild and gorgeous. TONS of garlic in the spring that you probably shouldn't try to pick but the scent was lovely. Definitely worth a visit.