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.
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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