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Whinlatter Visitor Centre
 

The Visitor Centre and Siskins cafe are open as normal 10am - 5pm Mon to Sun.

Walking trails

How to get there:

Keswick is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NY209245

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Road:-
From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.
Bus:-
Bus from Keswick.
Train:-
Nearest station is Penrith (25 miles east) on the west coast mainline.

Other places to go in Whinlatter Forest Park

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Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest Shop

Activities

CyclingHorse RidingPicnic
Walking Orienteering Course D
Orienteering Course C
Rabbit Run
Comb Gill Trail
Orienteering Course B
Orienteering Course A
Foxtrot Foodweb
Educational Ranger led play and learning or put together your own program. schools pack available.
Wildlife Activities Osprey nest live video camera from May to August
Orienteering 30 controls, 5 suggested courses or make your own up.
Play Area Unique forwarder climbing frame, zip wire and obstacle course
View Point Spectacular views of the Lake District Mountains, Keswick and Bassenthwaite lake.
Other Activities 2 Mountain Bike trails, 3-4 miles each.

Contact:

Recreation Ranger
01768 778469
e-mail: whinlatter@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest

Our latest attraction called Go-Ape is open. It is a high wire, tree top adventure assault course and for information and bookings please call 0845 643 9215.


What else is here
In Whinlatter Visitor Centre there is also
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