Discover and explore
Discover more about how forests are managed sustainably for wildlife, people and timber through hands-on activities.
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.
Forestry Commission Visitor Centre,
Grizedale Forest,
Hawkshead
Sat Nav Postcode: LA22 0QJSD331944
