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High Stand

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High Stand is the largest forest within a short drive of Carlisle. The forest is mostly level and provides easy walking through open woodlands. At the northern edge of the forest are some ponds and along with the diverse nature of this forest High Stand is home to a wide range of animals and birds.

How to get there:

Armathwaite and Carlisle are the nearest towns or villages.

By Road - From Armathwaite take the minor road to Cotehill, turn right at the junction for Aiketgate and the public car park is in the south east corner of the forest.

By Rail - the nearest rail station is at Armathwaite around 2km from the south west corner of the forest.

OS Grid Reference: NY487488
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info


User Comments

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High Stand is a really lovely walk and would go again, but unfortunately some people don't understand how to use a bin which is a let down for those who want to enjoy nature

Davie H, 16/Nov/2011
4 Stars 4 Stars

Had a lovely walk in High Stand with my dogs yesterday. It's a lovely place to go for a p[peaceful, not too strenuous walk.

Sue, 21/Aug/2011
3 Stars 3 Stars

would love to see more pics and info on access and car parking, so i can expore this beautiful place more

graeme, 10/May/2011
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Highstand - Path by Fishing ponds

Facilities and Activities

Contact:

Adrian Jones
Beat Forester
017687 76880
e-mail: adrian.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

In January 2005 the great storm that swept across Cumbria significantly remodelled the forest. Whilst we consider the future management of the windblown areas nature is slowly deciding for us.

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