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Grizedale Forest Park


(Average user rating: 4 Stars 4/5)

About Grizedale Forest Park

Grizedale Forest Park offers a fantastic day out for the whole family.

The park occupies a central location within the Lake District National Park within an area of spectacular scenery. 

Opening Hours - June 2009

Visitor centre 10am - 5pm daily.

Bike Shop 10am - 5pm daily

Bike Hire 9.30am - 2pm (last hire) daily

Cafe in the Forest - 9.30am - 5pm daily

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
Autumn Colours in Grizedale

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: Chloe (1 Star)
25/Jun/2009
Name: Adam (lancashire) (5 Stars)
30/May/2009
great day out go all the time and hope soon to be there again :)
Name: NICK GILLETT (HARROGATE) (5 Stars)
22/May/2009
brilliant on a lovely day! Biking was great fun, recommended!
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What's of interest

The Grizedale Visitor Experience redevelopment is nearing completion. The new Visitor Centre and Cafe in the Forest are now open and the Bike Hire are now in their new building. The Forestry Commission at Grizedale would like to thank all our visitors for their patience during the redevelopment of the Visitor Centre area.

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