Blengdale

(Average user rating 5 unrated

4.3/5)

Blengdale Forest provides a variety of outdoor experiences, from a gentle walk up the valley of the River Bleng to a cycle ride around the forest roads.

From the highest points Blengdale offers wild views of Wasdale, Haycock and the West Cumbrian Coast.

For some light refreshement stop off on Gosforth and sample the delicious Gosforth Bakery's pies , famous throughout Cumbria.

How to get there:

Gosforth is the nearest town or village.

By Road - A595 West coast road to Gosforth then follow the minor road through Gosforth towards Nether Wasdale. At junction in Wellington follow public footpath north north west into the forest.No parking available at the forest, please park in Gosfoth and walk.

By Train - Nearest station at Seascale 5km west of Blengdale.

OS Grid Reference: NY089064
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

User Comments

5 Stars
Hi Shuffler. We are working with the Lake District National Park and Gosforth Parish Council to replace the bridge and hopefully improve access to include a new loop bridleway including new destinations and a new bridge across Scalderskew beck.Hopefuly this will be in place by the Spring/Summer 2012. Gareth Browning, Area Forester for West Cumbria

Gareth Brownng, 29/Dec/2011

4 Stars
What are the plans if any to replace the footbridge?

shuffler, 19/Oct/2011

4 Stars
A tranquill place off the beaten track. Anyone know what the 'jacuzzi' is for - on the right a couple of hundred yards up past the bench by the river side?

shuffler, 22/Apr/2011

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Please tell us about your visit

Please email us at gareth.browning@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.

Blengdale Forest walk alongside the river Bleng

Facilities and Activities

See some of Cumbria's tallest trees by walking up the valley of the River Bleng.

Contact:

Gareth Browning
Beat Forester
017687 76816
e-mail: gareth.browning@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

Blengdale is home to some of Cumbria's tallest trees with a number of Douglas fir growing to a height of over 50m (150ft) and weighing a colossal 12 tonnes each.