Forge Valley Woods is a National Nature Reserve in North Yorkshire, covering 0.67 km². The county has six National Nature Reserves; this is one. The surrounding countryside is part of the North York Moors National Park.
For arrivals by rail, Seamer Station is about 4.4 km to the south-east. Other nature reserves nearby include Cockrah Wood, Troutsdale and Rosekirk Dale Fens and Fordon Chalk Grasslands.