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Recreation at Giggle Alley
 

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With Magnolias, Beech, Maples and Rhododenron Giggle Alley makes a stunning short walk in Autumn. In addition to the views within the woodland, there are beutiful views out over Eskdale.

How to get there:

Eskdale Green is the nearest town or village.

Road
From the A595 follow the signs for Eskdale Green from the vilage of Gosforth. In Eskdale Green park at the small car park 100m east of the Post Office.
Rail
The nearest railway station is at Ravenglass on the line between Barrow and Carlisle. From Ravenglass take a ride on the wonderfull narrow gauge steam Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway up to Irton Road Station. Then walk 1km west into Eskdale Green

OS Grid Reference: NY141002

Start your visit from:

Smithy Brow Lane Autumn Colours leaf icon
Giggle Alley - Japanese Garden in Autumn

Facilities:

ToiletsParking

Activities:

Walking

Contact:

Gareth Browning
Beat Forester
017687 76816
e-mail: gareth.browning@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
Japanese Garden and short Woodland Walks with views into Eskdale and Miterdale.

What else is here
In Giggle Alley there is also
wild woods
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