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.
January 2008 Opening Hours
Visitor centre 10am - 4pm daily
Bike Shop 10am - 5pm daily
Bike Hire 9.30am - 2pm (last hire) daily
Cafe
Monday 7th - Friday 18th January Closed
Sat19 and Sun 20th Open 10am-4pm
Monday 21-Wed 23rd Closed
Thurs 24th - Mon 28th Open 10am - 4pm
Tues 29-Wed 30th Closed
Thurs 31st Open 10am - 4pm

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