Your experience starts from the journey up, winding along to this incredible spot with unrivalled Lake District views. You'll find our cabin nestled among the trees. Our adventures take you past stunning scenery and then deeper into this beautiful forest.
Climb even higher with our brilliant tree top courses as you take in this incredible location while tackling brilliantly fun tree-to-tree crossings and thrilling zips. While these courses are designed to suit ages 4 and up, you’ll find they’re great fun for older kids and adults too, making it the perfect spot for a family day out.
What’s more, you’ll have the unique chance to delve deeper into mountain forest by exploring trails on our off-road all-terrain Segways. This is a truly magical spot outdoor enthusiasts will love.
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See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.
Plan Your Visit
Get hiking
Bring your walking boots or trainers – there are nine walking trails.
See the visitor centre
Learn more about the forest including the nestcam for footage of ospreys.
Go cycling
Bring your bikes or hire them, then check out the cycling routes.
The everyday has its place. The forest is better. Our Annual Pass gives you 365 days to swap routine for a healthy dose of adrenaline in the tree tops. From big first-time moments to “let’s do that again” days, explore pass options built for reconnecting outside, feeling the buzz, and finding adventure that sticks with you.
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on-site and must be kept on leads. Please note that dogs are not able to join you on the course.
There is a cafe that serves hot food, drinks and snacks located in the visitor centre.
Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilets are available in the toilet block at the visitor centre. You can find more information on Forestry England's website.
Our cabin and activity areas are situated on steep hills which are also on uneven ground. Wheelchairs and pushchairs get to the course but may need additional assistance. There are also picnic tables adjacent to the course. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit so we can help.
Yes, parking is available at Whinlatter, charges do apply which you will have to pay as you leave. The car park is managed by Forestry England.
We have space for small items at the cabin, but storage is not secure, so belongings are left at your own risk. We recommend bringing as little as possible and any bags to be left in your vehicle if you arrive by car.
Toilets are available at the visitor centre, just a short walk from our cabin. There are no toilets out on the course, so we recommend using them before starting your activity.
Go Ape Whinlatter is based in Whinlatter Forest, on the B5292 also know as Whinlatter Pass.
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