5/5)About Giggle Alley
On a low granite spur , which has its footage in the southern flank of Scafell, is a small woodland intriguingly known as Giggle Alley.
Hidden at the heart of this wood is the remains of a Japanese Garden. In addition to the garden the woodland is a great place for a short family walk where children can enjoy playing hide and seek.
The Japanese Garden was commissioned by Lord Rea and designed by Thomas Mawsons team of garden designers in 1914. At its heart are a series of pools (now filled only when it rains) surrouned by bamboo, magnolia and maples.
The garden is being restored through a partnership between the Forestry Commission and the local community and is free to visit and open daily. The Post Office in Eskdale Green usually has a supply of guides for sale.
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
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Start your visit from:
Smithy Brow Lane
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Contact:
Gareth Browning
Beat Forester
017687 76816
e-mail: gareth.browning@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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.
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