Grizedale Forest Park
(Cumbria)
Near HawksheadEnjoy the views from the highest Go Ape platform at 18 metres.
Our Grizedale tree top adventure (the jewel in our crown) has always proved a popular day out. Built on a side of a hill, it feels seriously high. And that’s because it is.
You’ll fly 200 metres across the top of the Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy 18 metres up a magnificent Douglas Fir.
You and your tribe can expect the ultimate tree top adventure at Grizedale.
Get out and about this season
For full availability simply click on our 'Book Now' function for exact details of Grizedale's opening hours.
Times will vary on daylight hours…some adventures even open at 08:00 in the summer for those early birds!
Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open…
We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go in 2012).
Weekends in February and March
Plus we're open throughout February half term - that's the 13th - 17th February.
23rd March – 30th October daily.
Closed Tuesday (during term time).
Weekends only throughout November.
Course stats
Check out these crazy stats for Grizedale Forest Park!
- Number of sections 6
- Longest Zip Wire 275 metres
- Longest Crossing 22.5 metres
- Total Length 908 metres
- Number of Crossings 39
- Highest Point 19 metres
The Team at Grizedale
The Address
Go Ape! Grizedale
Hawkshead
Cumbria
LA22 0QJ
By car
Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using sat-nav directions. Please always cross reference with a map.
Recommended route is from the south via the A590 and Newby Bridge. Follow signs to Hawkshead, up the west side of Windermere. As you come to Hawkshead (approximately 8 mile, 20 minutes, from the A590 turn) take the small left turn signed to Grizedale. Continue for three miles up over the hill and down the other side and park in Kennels car park.
From the North get to Ambleside and follow the signs to Hawkshead and then to Grizedale, taking the small right hand turn 200yrds past the school. Continue for three miles up over the hill and down the other side and park in Kennels car park
From the car park, on foot, follow the large finger board signs to Go Ape, this is a 5-7 min walk.
Please note that the following parking charges apply at Grizedale: £5.30 up to 4 hours & £6.90 all day.
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
Why not explore the forest on a bike, or get your walking boots on. Whether you're on two wheels or two feet, this is a beautiful neck of the woods.
There's plenty of things to do in Cumbria. Just check out Visit Cumbria to find out more.
Please note that the following parking charges apply at Grizedale (it's a pay and display car park): £5.30 up to 4 hours & £6.90 all day.
Why not contact our Events Team to get your whole tribe in the trees. It can include outdoor catering, mountain bike hire and much much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314.
Grizedale Forest is cared for by the Forestry Commission.
From trails to sustainable timber, and concerts to conservation projects, the Forestry Commission looks after forests and woodlands, for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk to find out more.
Ian
15 May 2012 
Michelle
15 May 2012
Emma
15 May 2012
Dawn
14 May 2012
Dawn
14 May 2012 
