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Grizedale Forest Park


(Average user rating4 unrated 3.9/5)

About Grizedale Forest Park

Welcome to Grizedale Forest Park in the heart of the world famous Lake District National Park.

From the all access Ridding Wood trail to the demanding Silurian Way, from the Go Ape to The North Face Trail, amazing sculptures to great food, Grizedale Forest Park offers an unrivalled day out for everyone.

For more information visit our Grizedale Forest Park pages

Latest Exhibition

Grizedale is hosting Ghosts in the Wood, an outdoor exhibition of stunning giant photographs by Mike Smallcombe, due to popular demand this exhibition has been extended to the 17th January 2010. The exhibition is installed in 'Tyson's Parrock' on the east side of Grizedale and can be accessed on foot via the walking trails: Grizedale Tarn Trail and the Silurian Way and is close to the Ridding Wood Trail and by bike on the cycling trails: Grizedale Tarn Trail, Silurian Way and Moor Top Trail. 

Grizedale Forest shop - staff serving public

How to get there:

Hawkshead is the nearest town or village.

By Road:

From the North (unsuitable for coaches):

A591 to Ambleside, leave Ambleside A593 to Langdale/Coniston. First left B5286 to Hawkshead. Bypass Hawkshead follow B5286 south then first right at tourist sign "Theatre in the Forest", follow to Grizedale approx 2 miles.

From the South and all coaches:

M6 junction 36 take A591 first exit A590, Barrow follow A590 past Newby Bridge Havethwaite Crossroads, right turn, tourist sign "Grizedale Forest Park", follow signs for Satterthwaite/Grizedale north.

By Rail:

Grange over sands to the south and then bus or taxi. Windermere to the east then bus or taxi.

OS Grid Reference: SD331944
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Blind Lane car park
Machell's Coppice
Bogle Crag
Moor Top Car Park
Grizedale Visitor Centre
Family at 17 degrees South Sculpture

Facilities:

ToiletsParkingInformationParking ChargeEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities

Activities:

CyclingWalkingHorse RidingEducationalWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringOther ActivitiesArtsPlay AreaPicnicHeritageView Point

Contact:

Grizedale Visitor Centre

01229 860010
e-mail: grizedale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Tony Sherdley (5 Stars)
10/Dec/2009
I lived in one of the farm cottages on Grizedale as a young child. I know it well. I used to explore Grizedale Hall after the POW's left. Jack Wilson ran Home Farm. Life was wonderful. My father was the Police Officer there. Makes me homesick as I now live in Bolton.
Name: Rog (1 Star)
24/Oct/2009
Have to agree with Phil, the charges are ridiculas and just too many people all sqashed into to small an area, no fun, just one big headache :( There are much better and more peaceful days out in the Lakes if you can be bothered to hunt them out, instead of just following everyone like sheep to where the the forestry commission can take your money easily!!
Name: Kate (5 Stars)
21/Oct/2009
Fantastic day out for adults and children. Excellent facilities!!
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