In the forest/in the woods

[Rachel Adams]

Hello.

If I haven't mentioned "the forest" and "woods" before can I use the definite article in my sentence?
"He likes going for a walk in the forest or in the woods."

 

[GoesStation]

Yes. You're mentioning them as categories of things.

 

[Yankee]

Yes, but the second "in" would not be necessary.

 

[Tdol]

How about in forests and woods?

 

[Rachel Adams]

How about in forests and woods?

I was going to use either "in the forest" or "in the woods". I didn't know they can be used together. I thought they mean the same thing.

 

[emsr2d2]

Forests are generally bigger than woods.

 

[Tdol]

Mind you, I grew up near Charnwood Forest.

 

[GoesStation]

Mind you, I grew up near Charnwood Forest.

I had an aunt an uncle who lived on Pathway Lane.