
Whinlatter WildPlay trail
Climb, slide, splash and explore our wonderful WildPlay playground

Whinlatter WildPlay trail
What will you find along the play trail?
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:
Swing, slide, splash and climb on our children’s trail through the trees with nine different play zones set in this amazing mountain forest!
Test your engineering skills on the Archimedes Screws and draw water from the stream or work with friends to move gravel using the pulleys and shoots in the gravel pit.
Try out the climbing wall and giant timber climbing frame or fly through the air on the log swing.
For the younger children, visit the fairy kingdom with its secret path and hidden carvings.