Sponsored article in Partnership with Forestry England
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Forestry England is seeking a dynamic partner to operate its on-site cycle hire business at its flagship Devon destination, Haldon Forest Park. This is a rare opportunity to occupy a premier cycle hire location, and we invite early expressions of interest to sam.harris@forestryengland.uk.
Haldon Forest Park is just off the A38, 15 minutes from Exeter and Newton Abbot, and 45 minutes from Plymouth, offering a huge visitor catchment. Haldon’s prime position attracts around 500,000 resident and tourist visitors each year.
14.10.23. Forestry England. Haldon Forest Park. Riders: Mark Everson, Isaac Everson, Amelia Martin, William Pickering. PIC © Andy Lloyd www.andylloyd.photography
Cycle hire is an integral part of a fantastic forest experience for riders of all abilities. Visitors to Haldon Forest Park range from tag-along tots and novices, to experienced competitors and later-life returners. Cyclists travel to Haldon Forest Park to enjoy 22km of progressive cycling trails from green to black, a skills area, and a pump track. Visitors can also take advantage of the on-site cafe, walking and running trails, orienteering course, and Go Ape.Â
Haldon Forest Park Cycle Hire is at the heart of the forest experience for riders of all ages and abilities. Our trails really do offer something for everyone, so outstanding cycle hirForestry England e is an essential partner to provide memorable rides that keep people coming back again and again. This is an exciting time to work with Forestry England, when we are looking to grow and improve our visitor offer. We can’t wait to hear from you. – Haldon Forest Park ranger, Hazel Townsend
Haldon Forest Park Cycle Hire will operate daily (except for Christmas Day) with minimum opening hours of 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. There is an option to operate a small workshop and/or retail space, while additional services, such as guided rides or coaching, can be offered by separate arrangement.
Photo: Forestry England/Crown copyright
We anticipate the lease period being a total of 7 years (5+1+1). The total value of the lease opportunity over the term is expected to be in the region of £700,000.Â
The lease Heads of Terms will be available in the tender documents, which we expect to publish in September 2025. Interested individuals and businesses are invited to express their interest now by emailing sam.harris@forestryengland.uk.
