Activities at Whinlatter Forest

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Activities at Whinlatter Forest

mountain biker on downhill trail
Cycling and mountain biking trails at Whinlatter
Running on a dog friendly trail
Running trails at Whinlatter
A couple sat on a bench away from the camera enjoying views of forests and mountains
Walking trails at Whinlatter
Child adding stickers to a Zog pack
Zog activity trail at Whinlatter
Adults running along forest path
Fitness and wellbeing activities at Whinlatter Forest
Forest Bathing at Whinlatter-1
Forest bathing in Whinlatter Forest
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Forest Find | Whinlatter Forest
Woman doing yoga in the forest
Forest Fit4Life at Whinlatter Forest
Go ape forest segway Whinlatter
Go Ape Forest Segway at Whinlatter
A man smiling whilst travelling through a treetop rope bridge with net sides
Go Ape Treetop Adventure & Treetop Adventure Plus at Whinlatter
Gruffalo orienteering activity pack on the grass
Gruffalo Orienteering at Whinlatter Forest
Giant Gruffalo Sculpture in the Forest
Gruffalo Sculptures at Whinlatter
Alpacas looking majestic on sunny day in Whinlatter Forest
Guided alpaca walks at Whinlatter
Three horse riders in high vis in the forest
Horse riding at Whinlatter
Whinlatter family biking
Mountain bike orienteering at Whinlatter
Group of three people walking past a tree
Orienteering at Whinlatter
Whinlatter park run start
parkrun at Whinlatter
Picnic table within bluebells
Picnics at Whinlatter
Christmas tree shopping in the forest
Real Christmas Trees at Whinlatter
Man and woman observing the texture of a tree
Sensory Walk at Whinlatter Forest
A dog walking along a trail with two adults behind - one walking and one using an off-road mobility scooter
Tramper hire at Whinlatter Forest
A boy on a wooden climbing frame smiling at the camera with trees in the background
WildPlay trail at Whinlatter

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You may also see red squirrels in the wood throughout the year.

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View of forest and hills from Carron Crag trail at Grizedale

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View of Pillar from Blengdale Forest viewpoint

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For some light refreshment stop off in Gosforth and sample the delicious Gosforth Bakery's pies, famous throughout Cumbria.

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