Get ready for an adventure
We recommend booking ahead online, though you can try at our cabin on the day. Make sure to check the activity’s requirements first, including age restrictions and supervision ratios. Please aim to arrive twenty minutes before your booking and check in at our cabin first thing. You can save time by having your group sign their Risk Acknowledgement beforehand, check your inbox for the link.
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Sat nav to our locations is not always accurate. Please check your route before setting off and cross-reference with a map.
From Keswick, take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow visitor centre signposts. Due to our location, postcodes and sat nav are not always accurate. Please check your route before setting off.
There is a 15-minute bus (77) from Keswick to the visitor centre, which is right next to our cabin. Keswick can be reached by bus from surrounding areas, including 40 minutes from Penrith, 45 minutes from Ambleside, just over 1 hour from Carlisle and 1 and a half hours from Kendal.
What to wear and bring
Dress for fun in the forest! Closed, sturdy shoes are a must — no heels, slip-ons, flip-flops or Crocs (they might be comfy, but they're not adventure-proof). Keep your midriff covered so your harness sits over clothing, and tie back long hair — we don't want it catching in the treetops.
Oh, and trust us on this one — don't wear white. The forest floor has a sense of humour, and it doesn't play nicely with laundry day. Our adventures are great in all weathers, as long as you're prepared!
Our blog covers what to wear in every season and what to bring for a brilliant day out.
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Personal Storage
Food & Drink
Picnic Area
Forest Shelter
Accessibility & Special Requirements
Accessing adventure
We take pride in sharing our activities with as many people as possible. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility support for our experiences.
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.
Groups & Parties
A Go Ape children's birthday party experience is full of thrills and excitement, perfect for an unforgettable children's birthday.
Take learning beyond the classroom with award-winning school and education trips at Go Ape.
Celebrate the groom-to-be with an unforgettable Go Ape stag party. Book online for up to 10 people, or contact our team to plan a bigger group adventure packed with thrills, laughs, and forest fun.
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.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any concerns or queries before your visit, we’re happy to help!
Contact Our Team
Our Customer Care Team can be contacted from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends.
Email Enquiries
Alternatively you can contact us by email using the below email address and we'll get back to you.
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