4.4/5)About Whinlatter Forest Park
Welcome to Whinlatter Forest Park, England's only true Mountain Forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level Whinlatter Forest Park offers spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland.
The Altura Trail puts altitude into Mountain Biking by offering stunning views and a great single track trail which rises to 500m (1600ft) above Keswick and the northern lakes.
Go Ape! Whinlatter serves up an adventure that never fails. Our tree top adventure includes rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees.
With great views over Grizedale Pike, your Go Ape! adventure finishes with a breathtaking long zip. You’ll share around 3 hours of fun and adventure going ape up in the trees.
The Go Ape adventure in the forest is a must do adventure for families, groups , young and old.
Booking is essential, call Go Ape on 0845 643 9215 or visit Go Ape online.
From April to August annually watch the Bassenthwaite Ospreys through our live nest camera or visit the Lake District Osprey Project and see the ospreys from the outdoor viewpoint or visit the exhibition and live video camera at Whinlatter.
For more information visit our Whinlatter Forest Park pages.
How to get there:
Keswick is the nearest town or village.
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.
OS Grid Reference: NY209245
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Start your visit from:
Revelin MossNoble Knott
Whinlatter Visitor Centre
Whinlatter Christmas Tree Sales Point
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at whinlatter@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
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