Whinlatter Forest
Get outdoors, spend time in nature… but please be responsible
Whinlatter Forest Just five miles outside Keswick, sits England’s only true mountain forest, Whinlatter. It’s known for its breath-taking views, an abundance of wildlife and myriad of adventure activities for all ages. Forestry England manages the site with people, wildlife and sustainability at its core. It’s a special place where people can escape from the […]
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Get active at Whinlatter Forest
Feature image by Jerry Tatton If you’re looking for the gift that keeps on giving, then treat your loved ones to a year of memories and purchase a year’s membership to England’s only mountain forest. Membership provides free car parking, discount in the Visitor Centre shop, Siskins Café, Cyclewise, Go Ape and a range of […]
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Whinlatter Winter Wonderland
Whinlatter is a thrill-seekers paradise in the summer but over winter it blossoms into a magical wonderland. Perched at the top of the fell the snow can lay on Whinlatter when it doesn’t further down and visitors are delighted when the forest looks like a scene out of a fairy tale. A trip to Whinlatter […]
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Unwind with Forest Bathing at Whinlatter
Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese art of Forest Bathing, comes to Whinlatter led by Jen from Lakeland Wellbeing. Imagine walking slowly through the quiet forest, your feet lightly compressing the soft pine needles underfoot, breathing in the fresh clean air, feeling the breeze and the delicate brush of leaves against your skin as you move gently through […]
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Whinlatter – When you go into the woods today
Whinlatter is England’s only true mountain forest and with an enviable range of activities, its reputation as a thrill seekers paradise is well founded. Thanks to careful management from Forestry England, Whinlatter is far more than that. With 9 walking and 3 cycling trails, the Go Ape Tree Top Challenge, Segway hire or lunch at […]
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New running routes opening at Whinlatter Forest
A 5k and 10k running route are opening at Whinlatter Forest. Join us for the launch on 30th March at 10.30am when the routes will be officially opened and you can hit the trails. These are challenging routes with great rewards of spectacular views to Derwentwater, Keswick, Skiddaw and the surrounding mountain ranges. The new […]
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New cycle route opening at Whinlatter Forest
A new opportunity for adventure at Whinlatter Forest, the Gorse Cycle Trail opens 1st March. There will be a 10km route to follow, sticking mostly to well-surfaced forest roads, taking you to the best parts of the forest. With stunning vistas across the Lake District, it’s one not to be missed. Perfect for those with […]
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The Wonders of Whinlatter
Whinlatter, England’s only true Mountain Forest, is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play. For a tourist destination and a hub of activity in the heart of the Northern Lake District, Whinlatter feels surprisingly peaceful and secluded. But as cyclists glide past and high ropes and climbing frames […]
