 The forest is named after the village of Rold which lies in the southern outskirt of the forest.Other towns in Rold Skov include Arden, Rebild and Skørping.Rold Skov comprises several distinct areas and woodlands in a very hilly terrain, giving rise to a number of springs (Lille Blåkilde, Ravnkilde, Gravlevkilden, Egebækkilden), streams and lakes such as Madum Lake, Økssø, Mossø and the newly restored Gravlev Lake.