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Whinlatter Forest Park

(Cumbria)

Near Keswick

The highest Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure course in the country, at 360 metres above sea level.

It’s so high you can see all the way to Scotland! Enjoy an outdoor adventure riding a zip slide through skies, over water and through England’s only true mountain forest.

A great idea for a day out in the North Lakes (and home to Bassenthwaite ospreys), this is Go Ape at its most untamed.

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Get out and about this season

For full availability simply 'check availability' for exact details of Whinlatter'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).

Saturdays in February and March

31st March – 30th October daily.

Closed Monday and Friday (during term time).

Weekends only throughout November.

Course stats

Check out these crazy stats for Whinlatter Forest Park!

  • Number of sections 5
  • Longest Zip Wire 89 metres
  • Longest Crossing 24 metres
  • Total Length 601 metres
  • Number of Crossings 39
  • Highest Point 14 metres

The Team at Whinlatter

The Address

Go Ape! Whinlatter
Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter Pass
Braithwaite, Keswick
Cumbria, CA12 5TW

Get directions

By car

Follow the A66 until Braithwaite and then follow Visitor Centre signs to Whinlatter Forest.

Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using satellite navigation. Please always check the route before setting off, and cross reference with a map.

Please note that the following parking charges apply at Whinlatter: £5 up to 4 hours and £6.50 all day.

 

By train

The nearest train station is Keswick. For more information visit National Rail

By bus

Bus routes 77/77a operate between Keswick and Whinlatter Forest.

Staying Over

Need a place to crash?
Our friends below (excuse the pun) come highly recommended...

Ravenstone Lodge B&B

Sally's Lake District Cottages

Hidden River Cabins

Skiddaw View Holiday Park

Local Area

Some nearby places which may be of interest:

Whinlatter Forest is home to many exciting outdoor activities: awesome mountain biking, an exciting wild play area, oh and there's a cafe if you're after a coffee and a cake.

There's plenty of things to do in Cumbria. Just check out Visit Cumbria to find out more. Oh why not check the Keswick Guide.

Please note that the following parking charges apply at Whinlatter: £5 up to 4 hours and £6.50 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.

Whinlatter 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.

 
Rated 4 Bananas Wojciech 16 May 2012
The Whinlatter course is very good and gave me a lot of fun. I liked the black challenges and all the rides. My favourite was the tarzan swing. The only part I and my friend didn't like and even injured ourselves was just before the last ride. There was a rope to pull up, but when we grab the rope and took off the platform the support line hit our hands and we had to realease the rope and just ride and then pull up. My friend had bruises for few days after that. So please change it.
Rated 4 Bananas Esther 14 May 2012
Really enjoyed it, felt stiff the next day
Rated 5 Bananas Katie 14 May 2012
i arranged go ape as a hen party for my friend we had an excellent time, the staff were brilliant and very helpful, even helping me tie my camera to my hoody! one of the party is terrified of heights but even she had a brill time and said she wants to come back! we will all definitely be back.
Rated 5 Bananas Jackie 14 May 2012
Was a bit worried when I realised I had to do the kids harnesses but got used to it quickly,thank god !!! Was absolutely terrified the whole way around but really good fun
Rated 4 Bananas Suzanne 10 May 2012
Me and my niece really enjoyed our time at Go Ape. It was a bit nerve wracking because I'm scared of heights but I felt safe the whole time and because the first couple of sections weren't too high it eased us in gently! The staff were really friendly and helpful at all times and in the first 2 sections they were always watching to make sure we were attached correctly. I was 10 minutes late arriving because I got lost! but they waited for us and were very accommodating! Thanks for a great experience.
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GORILLAS
18 years +
 £30
BABOONS
10 - 17 years
Over 1.4m £20
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