Last Updated 22/01/2010
During the winter we enjoy periods of snowfall which make our forests look even more attractive. Unfortunately if the snow fall is heavy enough it can lead to us to close our facilities due to difficulties in staff travelling, power cuts or concerns over safety.
When winter weather is effecting our facilities this page provides updated information about which of our facilitites is effected.
Delamere - Site including cafe is open
Grizedale - Open as normal
Whinlatter - Open but see below
Siskins Tearoom will reopen on the 30th January.
All the walking trails are walkable with care due to frozen snow on trails and roads.
Extra care is needed on the Quercus Trail due to frozen snow on trail and roads.Altura trail South loop - partially open, bottom half only and to expect frozen snow on the climbs and dsecent, some may require walking. Top part of South loop will remain closed due to extensive snow and active thawing in progress.
Altura trail North Loop - closed due to extensive snow in the Seat How and Tarbarrel Moss area and active thawing in progress.
Dodd Wood - open, snow only encountered in the upper paths to Dodd Summit.
Our Other Forests
Many areas of North West England have seen significant thawing however there is still ice and snow around on higher level locations. Please take care and be sure you are able to cope before setting off to visit one of our forests.
