Whinlatter Forest

NEW FOR 2024: Gruffalo Party Trail! 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. It is also home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District. The Lakes are a dramatic and unique landscape which has been formed through man’s activities, such as forestry and land management.

This landscape has inspired many of the world’s greatest artists, writers and thinkers. Things To Do Explore the Whinlatter Wild Play Trail to find 9 very different and exciting play areas, including a climbing wall, a stunning water feature, cool giant swings and a toddler play zone! Did you know you can enjoy an orienteering trail?

There are various difficulties and it'll bring out the explorer in you! See whether you can complete it in the quickest time! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, there’s plenty of wildlife to spot!

Sucker for a good view? The walking trails at Whinlatter Forest will help you uncover stunning landscapes from Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwent Water to Skiddaw, Grisedale Pike and Helvellyn. Perfect for your family photo album!

Discover fascinating secret paths in Whinlatter Forest, as you venture on one of the family-friendly discovery trails. But if you fancy a two-wheeled adventure, head out on the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District! Whether you choose a family cycle trail or step up to more of a challenge!

For those who are feeling brave, head to Go Ape for a Treetop Adventure, a zip line experience and a chance to reach the skies! The Lakes are known for their dramatic and unique landscape which has been formed through man’s activities, such as forestry and land management. This landscape has inspired many of the world’s greatest artists, writers and thinkers - so why not see what strikes your inspiration?

Food & Drink Head to Siskins Café for a selection of homemade treats - hot and cold and some refreshments too! Or bring along your own picnic to enjoy on one of many picnic benches as you're surrounded by the buzz of forest life. Family fun trails.

Breath-taking views of the region.