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Woodlands for learning

A group of school boys learning a variety of skills at a forest school

The forests of North West England provide a great backdrop for learning and developing new skills. In this section we provide information about curriculum based activities & support for group leaders.

We offer a range of opportunitites for learning based around our three Forest Parks where are education teams are located.

Whinlatter in North Cumbria offers a mountain top experience with a forest classroom and pond dipping.

Grizedale  situated in South Cumbria offers adventurous activities, natural habitat and an outdoor gallery.  It is home to The Yan, our forest learning centre.

Delamere offers great opportunities for groups living in Cheshire with the flooded forest of Blakemere and its proximity to Merseyside and Manchester making it an easy day trip.

SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH REC/RANGER EXAMINING DEAD WOOD. WHINLATTER FP. LAKES FD.Forest Tots club