Whinlatter Forest updates

Forestry operations work

We are working in the north-east of Whinlatter, removing 12% of trees in the area to produce timber, create more space for nature and improve forest stability. 

To help keep you and our teams safe there are some trail closures and diversions in place – please follow all signage and help us keep you safe and look after this special place.

View affected areas HERE.

Open

• Revelin Moss (yellow) walking trail
• Room on the Broom activity trail
• WildPlay trail
• Gruffalo trail
• Gruffalo Orienteering trail
• Red south bike trail
• 2.5km/4km (brown) running trail

Partially Closed/Diverted

• Quercus Blue bike trail (closed at the start on the North side - follow diversion signs from car park exit down public road to join at Masmill)
• Red Bike trail North Loop (closed at the start. Follow diversion on forest road via junctions 1 and 10 to rejoin trail at Junction 9.)
• Gorse (grey) cycle trail (closed at the start on the North side - follow diversion signs from car park exit down public road to join at Masmill)
• Seat How Summit (white) walking trail (from Junction 9 follow diversions signs to return via junctions 10 and 1)

Closed

• Wow (teal) walking trail
• Comb Beck (orange) walking trail
• 5km (pink) running trail
• 5km (turquoise) running trail
• 10km (purple) running trail
• Half marathon (purple) running trail

For Lord’s Seat & Barf, please return via junction numbers 21, 8, 54, 9 and then follow the Seat How diversion signs back to the visitor centre. 

There is still plenty to enjoy and explore here in the forest and our friendly visitor team are happy to help you plan your visit, please pop into the visitor centre when you arrive or give us a call on 017687 78469 before you set off.