unrated)Low Gillerthwaite is a Field Centre run by its members for the benefit of all. The centre is owned by the Forestry Commission but leased to a Trust who in partnership with the Forestry Commission provide accomodation and outdoor activities based in Ennerdale.
The Centre provides a superb base for walking, climbing, bird-watching, orienteering, mountain-biking or a host of other activities. The Centre offers dormitory accommodation for groups of up to 40 people - contact the Warden on 01946 861229 for more details.
How to get there:
Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre is in Ennerdale.
Parking. The valley is served by two free car parks (see map overleaf). If you are biking or horse riding please use Bowness Knott car park. Please note there is no public vehicle access permitted beyond Bowness Knott Car Park unless you are staying overnight at Ennerdale YHA or Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre.
From Bowness Knott Car Park follow the forest road up the valley for 3 miles. Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre is the first group of buildings on the right. However the tuning down to the buildings is very sharp and should be avoided, instead drive on to the large turning circle , turn round and back down the road to the centre. Please note vehicle access to the centre is only permitted for groups staying at the centre. Please share vehicles to minimise disturbance to other visitors to the forest and as parking at the centre is limited.
Public transport. Ennerdale is a remote location with no direct access to public transport. Nearest rail links are Whitehaven (71/2 miles ) and Penrith (40 miles ) which both have bus links. Nearest bus stops are Lamplugh (41/2 miles to Bowness Knott) and Rowrah (4 miles to Bleach Green) . Alternatively enjoy a high level walk into the valley from Honistor (21/2 miles to Blacksail ) or Buttermere (2 miles to Blacksail ) using the Honistor Rambler. Visit
Traveline or call 0871 200 2233.
Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Egremont, and Cockermouth are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NY139140
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Postcode CA23 3AX (for satnav purposes)
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Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at gareth.browning@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.