Whinlatter Forest
Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite
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About Whinlatter Forest
Explore scenic woodland trails and exciting play zones at this family-friendly forest park near Braithwaite, complete with dining facilities, picnic spots and full accessibility features.
What's nearby
- Whinlatter Visitor Centre next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Totally amazing place. We during a boys weekend to Keswick. The cycle routes are one of the best things I have ever done. We hired the electric assisted mountain bikes they sound expensive when you see them but wow are they worth the money for the experience they give you. We did the blue route twice and both sections of the red route. Cafe offered a welcome rest and drink after. Make sure if you dont cycle much to take a good pair of gloves and to protect neither regions a pair of padded cycle shorts or underwear would not go a miss as its a fast and bumpy ride down once you get to the top, better than any rollercoaster thats for sure. One other tip dont have a really heavy night out in Keswick before you ride. Its not a good idea (is it J😂). Should also say car parking is pay on exit with numberplate recognition cost us about £12 for 4 hours ish. Would AB for picking that one up. O also take loads of water you will need it and also if you dont do mountain biking much like me the rocks are really slippy you may want to avoid them and i expect if its raining it will be real slippy.
· via Google
We visit on a bank holiday weekend. Met up with family who managed to find parking space. We arrived on our bikes from local camp site but after asking as to locking bikes up there were no bike racks to chain bikes to when not cycling. We did enjoy the forest trails but the signposting was a little vague. Overall this is a great day out with Go Ape or family trails as well as lots of different cycle and walking paths through the forest
· via Google
We love visiting the Lakes, and Whinlatter is a good place to visit with youngsters. It’s also dog friendly and the forest paths allow access onto the fells soeciallyLords Seat and Barf. We used the car park as our access point to do Lords Seat and Barf. The only downside is the carpark is expensive. Specially for anyone who wants to spend 2 hours or more there.
· via Google
We loved our visit to Whinlatter forest! The facilities, forestry paths, signage and staff we superb. The cafe was splendid, and the parking is paid on exit, so there's no rush to leave. Thanks team! 👍🏻
· via Google
Visitors say this forest offers a wide variety of well-maintained walking and mountain biking trails suitable for all skill levels, with many providing stunning views. They also highlight the clean facilities, including spotless restrooms, and the helpful staff. Guests mention the cafe offers a good selection of food and drinks, and it's a great place to see red squirrels.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TW Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,003 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Keswick