Grizedale Visitor Centre
About Grizedale Visitor Centre
The new Visitor Centre and Cafe in the Forest are now open.
There are still some ongoing redevelopment works so please take care when on site.
For more information about Grizedale Forest Park on 01229 860010
How to get there:
Grizedale Visitor Centre is in Grizedale Forest Park. 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: SD336944
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Grizedale Forest Park

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Activities


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Silurian Way Ridding Wood Walks Carron Crag Walk Grizedale Tarn Millwood Trail |
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Moor Top Cycle Route Hawkshead Moor Silurian Way Cycle Trail The North Face Mountain Bike Trail |
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Ranger led play and learning or put together your own program. schools pack available. |
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25 tarns |
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35 control points 7 suggested courses or make up your own |
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90 pieces of sculpture art workshops & exhibitions Go Ape Highwire adventure course |
Contact:
Grizedale Visitor Centre01229 860010
e-mail: grizedale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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