Opening hours
The forest is open 7 days a week, dawn to dusk
We do not allow camping or overnight stays in the forest or any of the car parks in Grizedale Forest.
Weekdays
Monday | |
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Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
Bike Hire | 9am - 5pm |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Tuesday | |
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Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
Bike Hire | 9am - 5pm |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Wednesday | |
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Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
Bike Hire | 9am - 5pm |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Thursday | |
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Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
Bike Hire | 9am - 5pm |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Friday | |
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Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
Bike Hire | 9am - 5pm |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Weekends
Saturday | |
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Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
Bike Hire | 9am - 5pm |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Sunday | |
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Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
Bike Hire | 9am - 5pm |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
How to find us
Please note that not all routes to the forest are accessible by coaches. Coaches should approach from the south.
From the north (unsuitable for coaches):
Follow the A591 to Ambleside, leave Ambleside A593 to Langdale Coniston. Take first left B5286 to Hawkshead. Bypass Hawkshead following B5286 south then take first right at the sign for 'Grizedale'. Follow the road for approximately 2 miles.
From the south (unsuitable for coaches, see below)
Exit M6 at junction 36 and take the A590 towards Barrow. Follow A590 past Newby Bridge to Haverthwaite Crossroads. Turn right, following tourist sign to 'Grizedale Forest Park', follow signs for Satterthwaite/Grizedale North.
Coaches to approach from the south:
Exit M6 at junction 36 and take the A590 towards Barrow. Follow A590 past Newby Bridge to Haverthwaite Crossroads. Ignore the tourist sign for 'Grizedale Forest Park' and turn right onto the A595 at Greenodd for approximately 1/2 mile. At Penny Bridge turn right for Colton/Oxen Park.
Follow this road for approx. 8 miles to Grizedale Forest.
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Parking and prices
The Visitor Centre car parks take cards or coins (Kennels car park is card only), however the machines are unable to give change.
The machines accept credit and debit cards or pay online at Park with Ease up to 48 hours after your visit.
Charges
Up to 20 minutes: No charge
First hour: £2.50
Additional time: £0.50 per 15 minutes
All day maximum charge: £8
Members: No action required
The Moor Top and Bogle car park machines are currently covered and there are no charges to park here.
Parking Charges
Additional information
Facilities and access
Barbecues and fires are not currently allowed anywhere in the forest.
We do not allow camping or overnight stays in the forest or any of the car parks in Grizedale Forest

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
Contact details
