Walking trails at Grizedale

Visitor Information

Visitor Information: Grizedale

Opening Hours

The forest is open 7 days a week.

Weekdays

Monday
Visitor Centre	10.00-16.00
Cafe	10.00-16.00

Tuesday
Visitor Centre	10.00-16.00
Cafe	10.00-16.00

Wednesday
Visitor Centre	10.00-16.00
Cafe	10.00-16.00

Thursday
Visitor Centre	10.00-16.00
Cafe	10.00-16.00

Friday
Visitor Centre	10.00-16.00
Cafe	10.00-16.00

Weekends

Saturday
Visitor Centre	10.00-16.00
Cafe	10.00-16.00

Sunday
Visitor Centre	10.00-16.00
Cafe	10.00-16.00

How to find us

Please note that not all routes to the forest are accessible by coaches. Coaches should approach from the south.

Forestry Commission Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead

Sat Nav Postcode: LA22 0QJ

By Car

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.

OS Grid Ref

SD331944

54.3334787, -2.9975616

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Parking and Prices

The Visitor Centre and Kennels car parks take cards or coins, however the machines are unable to give change. Alternatively you can pay online up to 48hrs after your visit on the Park with Ease website.

Please note that if you stay longer than 20 minutes then charges apply from when you first arrive.

The Moor Top and Bogle car park machines only take coins and are unable to give change.

Parking charges apply at all times.

Visitor Centre and Kennels car parks (Pay on exit system)
Up to 20 minutes	£0.00
Up to 1 hour	£2.20
Each additional 20 minutes	£0.45
All day	£8.00

Moor Top and Bogle car parks
Up to 1 hour	£1.50
Up to 2 hours	£2.80
Up to 4 hours	£4.60
All day	£5.90

Coaches/Minibuses charges

As above

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money with a Discovery Pass -

Number of disabled parking spaces: 6

Card payments accepted

Coaches/Minibuses welcomed

Pay on exit system

Facilities and access

If you would like to bring a BBQ, please only use at picnic benches with metal plates and take away with you after use. These are located at the following outlying car parks: Bogle, Moor Top, Machells Coppice and Kennels

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

View Accessibility Statement

Assistant dogs welcome

Baby changing facilities

Cafe

Cycle hire

Disabled toilet

Dogs allowed

Easy access trail

Picnic area

Play Area

Shop

Toilets

Visitor Centre

Contact Details

Landline Number

0300 067 4495

E-Mail Address

grizedale@forestryengland.uk

Explore Grizedale Forest on foot

Situated between the lakes of Coniston and Windermere, Grizedale is an ideal place to go walking.

Walking trails at Grizedale Forest

With views of the lakes and mountains, the shelter of the trees and sculptures in the forest. Grizedale offers everyone a walk they will enjoy and want to come back to time and again.