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Whinlatter Forest Park
 

Whinlatter Forest Park offers a great day out in a superb setting overlooking Bassenthwaite lake and Lorton Valley near Keswick in North Cumbria. The Forest Park provides a range of year round activities and events from Christmas Tree sales in Decemebr to watching Ospreys in Summmer. In addition a range of trails start at the Visitor centre including special childrens trails with certificates available (small charge) for those who complete the trail. Our latest attraction Go-Ape, a high wire tree top adventure assault course is now up and running. Why not have a go. Call 0845 643 9215 for more details. Car parking is pay and display at the Visitor Centre with three other car parks offering free car parking.

How to get there:

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

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

Start your visit from:

Revelin Moss
Noble Knott
Whinlatter Visitor Centre
Whinlatter forest from Noble Knott

Facilities:

ParkingEasy AccessToiletsParking ChargeInformationVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest Shop

Activities:

PicnicView PointOrienteeringWalkingCyclingHorse RidingEducationalWildlife ActivitiesOther ActivitiesPlay Area

Contact:

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


active woods
What's of interest
The visitor centre and Siskins cafe are open as normal 10am -5pm Mon to Sun. Go-Ape has opened and for more information and bookings call 0845 643 9215

What else is here
In Whinlatter Forest Park there is also
wild woods
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