5 StarsI went with my class from Quernmore for the day. The views were amazing and the play area for children was brilliant. One of my favourite school trips ever. It was well worth the long coach journey.
I went with my class from Quernmore for the day. The views were amazing and the play area for children was brilliant. One of my favourite school trips ever. It was well worth the long coach journey.
Mountain biking trails a very good. Don't be put off by the blue being foe kids its fast flowing and well worth 20 minutes
2 StarsYesterday I made a 250-mile round trip to walk to Lord's Seat from the Whinlatter Pass - only to find that you had closed the path! If you must do this, could you give notice on the website please?
Yesterday I made a 250-mile round trip to walk to Lord's Seat from the Whinlatter Pass - only to find that you had closed the path! If you must do this, could you give notice on the website please?
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused. We had to close the trail at very short notice after being allocated a slot for a helicopter to lift 60 tonnes of stone for trail repairs. We will endeavour to give advance warning of future closures!
5 Starsthis park is amazing so i choose to do my leaflet on it for school it was homework i only wish you had a trail map online.
this park is amazing so i choose to do my leaflet on it for school it was homework i only wish you had a trail map online.
5 StarsAmazing cycling routes, blue one harder than expected but great fun, wouldnt recommend it to non mountain bikers. The red South loop is a bit complicated but my dad and I climbed for 50 minutes to get to the summit, which gives you incredible views, then had 25 minutes of complicated awesome downhill track which really gets the adrenaline pumping! Had a few close calls but thats what mountain bikings about!
Amazing cycling routes, blue one harder than expected but great fun, wouldnt recommend it to non mountain bikers. The red South loop is a bit complicated but my dad and I climbed for 50 minutes to get to the summit, which gives you incredible views, then had 25 minutes of complicated awesome downhill track which really gets the adrenaline pumping! Had a few close calls but thats what mountain bikings about!
5 StarsBrilliant site with amazing playground that takes ages to try all the bits, GoApe, osprey nest and a cool bike trail. Awesome day out up a mountain.
Brilliant site with amazing playground that takes ages to try all the bits, GoApe, osprey nest and a cool bike trail. Awesome day out up a mountain.
5 Starswhat a fantastic and fun day out we've just had, the veiws from seat how are worth all the hard work of a good walk, we can't wait to come again this time on bikes. thanks to all the staff.
what a fantastic and fun day out we've just had, the veiws from seat how are worth all the hard work of a good walk, we can't wait to come again this time on bikes. thanks to all the staff.
5 StarsThe best off-road route in the North West without a doubt. Some fairly long pulls uphill inititally but the descents certainly make it worthwhile. Take it easy though if you are not too experienced at speedy descents with a few jumps on the way, I travelled at a speed that way exceeded my level of skill and ended up in a tree!!
The best off-road route in the North West without a doubt. Some fairly long pulls uphill inititally but the descents certainly make it worthwhile. Take it easy though if you are not too experienced at speedy descents with a few jumps on the way, I travelled at a speed that way exceeded my level of skill and ended up in a tree!!
4 StarsAwesome bike riding, we even rode up from Lorton, where we were staying. The option of the bike-bus combo is good too, saves a very long haul from Keswick! Odd, then, that there appeared to be no secure cycle parking or stands? If you arrive, sans vehicle, as we did and wish to eat at the cafe, as we did, there is no option other than to chain the (expensive!) bikes to the verandah. Not ideal on a busy day...! Is this something that you will be looking to introduce, as well as greater parking facilities..?
Awesome bike riding, we even rode up from Lorton, where we were staying. The option of the bike-bus combo is good too, saves a very long haul from Keswick! Odd, then, that there appeared to be no secure cycle parking or stands? If you arrive, sans vehicle, as we did and wish to eat at the cafe, as we did, there is no option other than to chain the (expensive!) bikes to the verandah. Not ideal on a busy day...! Is this something that you will be looking to introduce, as well as greater parking facilities..?
5 StarsExceptional Mountain Bike trails
Exceptional Mountain Bike trails
5 StarsWe enjoyed our bike ride on the Blue Track with 7 year old son on his own bike, and 4 year old daughter on tail-gator, despite the rain. We finished the ride along the road as my son was struggling a bit towards the end so he pushed his bike up the last hill. The kids play area is fantastic, with lots of experiments to do like shifting gravel with scoops and pullies, moving water through locks, and lots of climbing areas. Well worth a visit
We enjoyed our bike ride on the Blue Track with 7 year old son on his own bike, and 4 year old daughter on tail-gator, despite the rain. We finished the ride along the road as my son was struggling a bit towards the end so he pushed his bike up the last hill. The kids play area is fantastic, with lots of experiments to do like shifting gravel with scoops and pullies, moving water through locks, and lots of climbing areas. Well worth a visit
Your What's On does not recognise Whinlatter Forest or is there nothing on in April??
5 StarsWe love the outdoor activities (climbing frames, water features etc) for our daughter to play on. Fantastic!
We love the outdoor activities (climbing frames, water features etc) for our daughter to play on. Fantastic!
5 Starsthe site is amazing I just need to do the blue trail
the site is amazing I just need to do the blue trail
I came here in 2010 with my school while on a weeks trip to the Lake District! We came here and got lost in the forest which was quite amusing as we had to slide down mud hills and over streams etc. Was a very amusing day especially as all of the people I was with were 12/13
3 StarsCan't you plant some native tree's to support the wildlife better. It seems rather dull and dark.
Can't you plant some native tree's to support the wildlife better. It seems rather dull and dark.
4 StarsLove the trails for mtb-ing really well kept. Noted on the feedback pages comment re parking charges. Whinlatter is no different to Dalby where cost is concerned. Only thing that really annoyed me having paid for one day's parking - the amount of people who were roadside parking and dodging the fee. Come on Whinlatter! Can't you do something to stop this?
Love the trails for mtb-ing really well kept. Noted on the feedback pages comment re parking charges. Whinlatter is no different to Dalby where cost is concerned. Only thing that really annoyed me having paid for one day's parking - the amount of people who were roadside parking and dodging the fee. Come on Whinlatter! Can't you do something to stop this?
4 StarsHad a brilliant day out on the cycle trails. both the red and blue are challening trials. I think that if you bring your own bike the prices of the park are not so bad for parking, however if u are paying for equipment or activities the park should be free.
Had a brilliant day out on the cycle trails. both the red and blue are challening trials. I think that if you bring your own bike the prices of the park are not so bad for parking, however if u are paying for equipment or activities the park should be free.
4 StarsSite is great lots to do, would have spent all day there if not for the extortionate parking rate!
Site is great lots to do, would have spent all day there if not for the extortionate parking rate!
3 StarsMTB trails are great and something to be proud of but the price for parking is extortionate. I would be more than happy to pay a few quid for the upkeep of the MTB trails. Surely the money can't all go to the cafe and gift shop as suggested by Digger. Who says money doesn't grow on trees?
MTB trails are great and something to be proud of but the price for parking is extortionate. I would be more than happy to pay a few quid for the upkeep of the MTB trails. Surely the money can't all go to the cafe and gift shop as suggested by Digger. Who says money doesn't grow on trees?
5 StarsAbsolutely great-I love it here from the ospreys, the walks, the mountain biking for my two children, to the fabulous cafe with the lovely soup and siskin feasts. It's my favourite place to visit.Liz
Absolutely great-I love it here from the ospreys, the walks, the mountain biking for my two children, to the fabulous cafe with the lovely soup and siskin feasts. It's my favourite place to visit.Liz
5 StarsLoving the new & improved kids play area :o)
Loving the new & improved kids play area :o)
RE: comments on cost of parking. The centre is paid for out of the council taxes of us, the good people of Allerdale. Read the small print on the ticket machine - you are actually making a donation to the running of the cafe and gift shop. Non purchase of a ticket is NOT enforceable by a fine, they just like to try and make it seem that way so that tourists stump up!
3 StarsSort out Car Parking Charges. at nearly ■6 for parking to go biking it's getting a bit excessive. I'm happy to pay for the infrastructure but this is approaching daylight robbery
Sort out Car Parking Charges. at nearly ■6 for parking to go biking it's getting a bit excessive. I'm happy to pay for the infrastructure but this is approaching daylight robbery
5 Starsfantastic trails for all abilities and walks . My only complaint is to the so called tight fisted mtb,riders who park dangerously 200 mtrs on the west side of the park at the side of the road , please mr ranger put some boulders at least on the south side of the road opposite the old layby .
fantastic trails for all abilities and walks . My only complaint is to the so called tight fisted mtb,riders who park dangerously 200 mtrs on the west side of the park at the side of the road , please mr ranger put some boulders at least on the south side of the road opposite the old layby .
5 Starsalways loved it! always will!
always loved it! always will!
5 StarsFantastic day out. All 3 routes are of excellent quality and well maintained. Blue route is fairly easy for all ages and fitness levels. Red north needs a couple more climbs off the fire road and it would be perfect. South climb is more technical but the downhill is fast flowing and pure fun.
Fantastic day out. All 3 routes are of excellent quality and well maintained. Blue route is fairly easy for all ages and fitness levels. Red north needs a couple more climbs off the fire road and it would be perfect. South climb is more technical but the downhill is fast flowing and pure fun.
2 StarsRode this with my 14 year old son twice in one week and still did'nt like it the south loop was the better part of it. The only good thing was the views. Parking was ■6.00 for a day. We ride the 7 stanes and it only cost ■2 - ■3 a day for parking and the trails are better.
Rode this with my 14 year old son twice in one week and still did'nt like it the south loop was the better part of it. The only good thing was the views. Parking was ■6.00 for a day. We ride the 7 stanes and it only cost ■2 - ■3 a day for parking and the trails are better.
5 Stars
4 StarsGreat facilities for all ages.Spectacular scenery. Would recommend a visit!
Great facilities for all ages.Spectacular scenery. Would recommend a visit!
4 StarsGood views, Lovely food, nice shop, Great for children as the whinlatter has trails and easyier routes for them. Only problem is the speed in which the food is served (Very slow)
Good views, Lovely food, nice shop, Great for children as the whinlatter has trails and easyier routes for them. Only problem is the speed in which the food is served (Very slow)
4 Starsexcellent walks and views were breathtaking
excellent walks and views were breathtaking
5 Starsloved it. some fantastic walks for all abilities and some fantastic views + siskins cafe was excellent
loved it. some fantastic walks for all abilities and some fantastic views + siskins cafe was excellent
5 StarsHugely enjoyable trail with great views and some good technical sections. To the walker above: sorry to hear your experience of MTBers. That's certainly not the norm as many MTBers have had to put up with moans from walkers over the years and no exactly what it feels like to be ignored.
Hugely enjoyable trail with great views and some good technical sections. To the walker above: sorry to hear your experience of MTBers. That's certainly not the norm as many MTBers have had to put up with moans from walkers over the years and no exactly what it feels like to be ignored.
1 Starit was not good
it was not good
4 StarsI have downgraded this wood because of the way the mountain bikers seem to ignor the safety of walkers. My wife has some difficulty in balance now and many mountain bikers come to close. Making her start and stumble can you please give advice to bikers to treat walkers with respect
I have downgraded this wood because of the way the mountain bikers seem to ignor the safety of walkers. My wife has some difficulty in balance now and many mountain bikers come to close. Making her start and stumble can you please give advice to bikers to treat walkers with respect
5 Starsgreat mtb trail, i did the red north loop and blue ruit and loved it!!! now i'm getting a bike from the sjop there, ex-hire.:)
great mtb trail, i did the red north loop and blue ruit and loved it!!! now i'm getting a bike from the sjop there, ex-hire.:)
5 Starsexcellent weekend biking and go ape. cafe and facilities excellent .
excellent weekend biking and go ape. cafe and facilities excellent .
5 StarsBrilliant cycle trails and full marks to the cafe for providing gluten free cakes for my little girl!
Brilliant cycle trails and full marks to the cafe for providing gluten free cakes for my little girl!
5 Stars70 y/o cyclist led by my grandson round the Blue mountain bike run on quality, very reasonable hired bike. Well designed and maintained course. I will leave the red runs to the young ones. The whole concept inspired.
70 y/o cyclist led by my grandson round the Blue mountain bike run on quality, very reasonable hired bike. Well designed and maintained course. I will leave the red runs to the young ones. The whole concept inspired.
5 StarsWalks are fantastic !! Go Ape is even better Food in Cafe/Resturant Excellent !! All staff and Instructors are very helpful and friendly people i cant wait to go back in December. Hope you are open.
Walks are fantastic !! Go Ape is even better Food in Cafe/Resturant Excellent !! All staff and Instructors are very helpful and friendly people i cant wait to go back in December. Hope you are open.
5 StarsWinlatter is one of our most favourite places.We always pay a visit when on holiday in the lakes.
Winlatter is one of our most favourite places.We always pay a visit when on holiday in the lakes.
4 StarsWould be 5 stars if the volunteer who spoke about the ospreys had checked his facts regarding the Loch Garten birds. Some of his facts were wrong or totally outdated!
Would be 5 stars if the volunteer who spoke about the ospreys had checked his facts regarding the Loch Garten birds. Some of his facts were wrong or totally outdated!
5 StarsBrilliant kids trails, a 2 year old and a 3 year old kept up and enjoyed searching for the next post. Well done! and thank you for considereing the kids which not many places do!!!
Brilliant kids trails, a 2 year old and a 3 year old kept up and enjoyed searching for the next post. Well done! and thank you for considereing the kids which not many places do!!!
5 Starsbrilliant scenery
brilliant scenery
5 StarsWOW
WOW
4 StarsA charming wood with a delightful little shop, the only thing that is letting them down is the speed in which the food is served (very slow) but overall it is a very pretty wood.
A charming wood with a delightful little shop, the only thing that is letting them down is the speed in which the food is served (very slow) but overall it is a very pretty wood.