Run by the National Trust, the woodland walk to the waterfall is not to be missed! There are two main car parks for this walk. We prefer to park at High Force Car Park and walk down to the waterfall so that the children can splash in the water along the way! However there are …
Grizedale Forest is in the centre of the Lake District and just a short drive from Ambleside and Windermere. It has plenty to do for a full day out for family activities from toddlers to teens! The Ridding Wood Trail is perfect for little legs and also pram-friendly, with lots of rocks to clamber on, …
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Whinlatter Forest is great for a family day out. You can start off with a play in the large play area, then a walk round one of the many walking trails and stop for a picnic lunch whilst admiring the amazing view across Kewsick and Derwent Water. They have a very large play area, called the WildPlay …
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This is a short, steep walk but it’s only two miles and worth it for the fantastic view of Thirlmere from the top! Walk along West Road to the gate on your left, go through the gate and then follow the forest road. There is a path that starts opposite the roadside parking, but this …
Friar’s Crag is a piece of land that projects out into Derwent Water, offering a great viewpoint of the lake and the surrounding fells. It’s just half a mile from the car park so perfect for a little evening stroll (we sometimes like to combine it with a trip to one of Keswick’s lovely chip …
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