
Discover and explore
Discover more about how forests are managed sustainably for wildlife, people and timber through hands-on activities.
Forest open 7 days a week.
Monday | |
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Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10.00-16.00 |
Cafe | 10.00-16.30 |
Tuesday | |
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Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10.00-16.00 |
Cafe | 10.00-16.30 |
Wednesday | |
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Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10.00-16.00 |
Cafe | 10.00-16.30 |
Thursday | |
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Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10.00-16.00 |
Cafe | 10.00-16.30 |
Friday | |
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Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10.00-16.00 |
Cafe | 10.00-16.30 |
Saturday | |
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Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10.00-16.00 |
Cafe | 10.00-17.00 |
Sunday | |
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Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10.00-16.00 |
Cafe | 10.00-17.00 |
From Keswick, take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite village, turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Whinlatter Visitor Centre signposts for approximately 3 miles
During the summer months there is a bus service between Keswick and Whinlatter which gives you the option of travelling via the beautiful Honister Rambler route, route number 77/77A.
Route dates and times may vary so please check the Stagecoach timetable before you travel.
The main car park is on a 'Pay on Exit' system.
The are 2 pay stations situated in the main car park and 1 by the Visitor Centre.
Charges: if you stay for less than 20 minutes, parking is free. Otherwise, the charges below apply.
The machines take coins (no change given), credit cards or you have up to 48hrs after your visit to pay online at Park with Ease
Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
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Each additional 20 minutes | £0.45 |
All day | £8.00 |
Find out more information about hiring the Tramper /all-terrain mobility scooter at Whinlatter Forest in partnership with Lake District Mobility.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
Situated 1000ft above sea level, Whinlatter offers a fantastic range of curriculum linked activities for all ages within England's only mountain forest.
With a variety of trails and activities on offer, Whinlatter is wonderful setting for groups to get involved in a range of learning activities that combines hand-on education with ideas for active minds.
Whether you want to book guided visit or organise your own visit, there are lots of opportunities and free downloadable resources.
For more information, contact the local learning team at whinlatter@forestryengland.uk.