How much does it cost to park at Whinlatter Forest?

Parking charges
Up to 1 hour £2.20
Each additional 20 minutes £0.50
All day £8.00

Is whinlatter Pass open?

Opening hours Main car park and toilets open 8.30am to 8.30pm. We do not allow camping or overnight stays in the forest or any of the car parks in Whinlatter Forest.

How hard is whinlatter pass?

Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite is a climb in the region England. It is 3.7km long and bridges 246 vertical meters with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 219.

Are dogs allowed at whinlatter?

Whinlatter Forest Park offers woodland walks, vistor centre, cafe with partly covered balcony where dogs are allowed, walking & cycling trails, walk-in badger sett, orienteering course, live Osprey pictures (Apr – Sept) and Adventure Playground.

How long does it take to climb grisedale pike?

around four-five hours
Climbing Grisedale Pike will take you around four-five hours (fitness dependant), but if you fancy making a full day of it, take on the Coledale Round, an 11-mile circular walk that starts and ends in Braithwaite.

What time does Hamsterley Forest Open?

Forest Drive is open at weekends, April to October, 9am to 5pm….Weekends.

Sunday
Opening hours Dawn to dusk
Forest Drive 9am – 5pm

Can you cycle around Bassenthwaite Lake?

18 miles all around the lake. Good to cycle not to hilly. Views are great, always see a bird of prey along the way.

How hard is Hardknott Pass?

The majority of the final kilometre is eye-wateringly steep, with one 300m section that averages over 21% and reaches 33%. Even the very best cyclists are at their limit on gradients like that. It doesn’t matter what line you take, there is no escaping a road that steep. You get the idea, Hardknott Pass is very steep.

Where does Hardknott Pass start?

Eskdale
Hardknott Pass is a hill pass between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England….

Hardknott Pass
Traversed by Eskdale – Duddon road
Location Lake District National Park, Cumbria
Range Cumbrian Mountains
Coordinates 54.40269°N 3.197118°W

Is Grisedale Pike difficult?

Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head: Fact File Difficulty: A moderately challenging mountain hike. Terrain: Generally good, well-maintained paths, with some steep, rocky sections.

Where is Hallin Fell?

Cumbria

Hallin Fell
Location Cumbria, England
Parent range Lake District, Far Eastern Fells
OS grid NY433198
Topo map OS Explorer OL5

What is the postcode for Hamsterley Forest?

Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre Car Park Information

Location Bedburn
Postcode DL13 3NW
Address Redford Lane, Bedburn, Durham, United Kingdom, DL13 3NW
Notes
Telephone 01388 488312

Where is the Whinlatter Forest visitor centre?

Location. Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre and main car park is just west of Keswick and is signed from the A66. Take the B5292 Whinlatter Pass and the Visitor Centre is 3 miles from the turn. Other Forestry Commission car parks are available along the Pass, giving access to some of the walking routes and bike trails.

Is Whinlatter a real forest?

Welcome to England’s only true mountain forest Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play. Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site, Whinlatter has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick.

What is the Whinlatter WildPlay trail?

The Whinlatter WildPlay trail is for children of all ages. Its 9 different play areas take you on a journey through the trees and include a climbing wall, water features, giant swings and a secret path. There are also two children’s discovery trails, to help explore the forest – maps available from the Visitor Centre.

What is Whinlatter like to visit?

Whinlatter is the place to be for walking, with miles of waymarked trails starting near the centre. There are suitable walks for people of all abilities, taking in spectacular views across the fells and forests.