Dalton Craggs is currently open although trees still block some trails. Please adhere to all safety signage and at this time stick to main tracks and do not walk under leaning or hanging trees.
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Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
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Opening hours

Dalton Crags offers 24 hour access, 365 days a year.

How to find us

How to find us
Dalton Lane , Burton-in-Kendal
Sat Nav Postcode: LA6 1NL
By Car

Dalton Crags is situated approximately 2 kilometres east of the M6 motorway, near to the village of Burton-in-Kendal.

OS Grid Ref
SD 552 762

54.179295526375, -2.687569015969

Parking and prices

There are no parking charges at Dalton Crags.

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Contact details

Activities at Dalton Crags Forest

Walking boots in autumn
Walking at Dalton Crags

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Eggerslack

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Gisburn Forest entrance

Step into the fairy tale woods of Gisburn Forest and Stocks. Explore the trails and experience a sense of space and freedom as you breathe in the fresh air and hear the peaceful bird song.

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