Silurian Way at Grizedale

Water pours from a spout onto a carved figure in a woodland setting. — Alannah Robins, Lady of the Water, 1995. Image copyright: Alannah Robins

Silurian Way - picturesque Lake District hike

Plan to be out all day on this ultimate Grizedale walk! A grand tour of the forest enjoying some of our most popular sculptures with climbs, descents and views to boot.

This trail is named after the geological time period in which the forests characteristic grey slate and shale rocks were formed.

Trail map

Trail information

Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, LA22 0QJ

Opening hours

Get directions

Start at the Visitor Centre. Follow white markers.

Grade - Hard

Trail Length

11 miles (18 km)