Grizedale Forest

[boaty]

SWMBO has suggested going to Grizedale forest for a day out :shock:

I've never been, but from looking at the forestry commission's website it appears that there's lots of facilities and things to do

But is it more of a foresty theme park? Not that it matters so much for a family day out, just interested in what to expect

 

[Tony]

It's a really nice forest. There are places that are a bit theme parky but the forest id big enough for these not to be the main attraction. They have a monkey park thing which is really quite fun. IMO it is a good day out for the family. There are some nice trials and you can find places to wander that are off the beaten track.

 

[1987_uk]

Iv been there before, it is a nice forest but can be quiet busy in summer with famalies on the short trails. Although there is some larger quieter trails to go on which are less crowded.



wayne

 

[johnboy]

Hi,

Grizedale is great,

you can follow the sculpture trails and get into some really remote parts of the forest. Some of the sculptures take a bit of finding.

Nearer to the visitors centre there is the high wire course and a family sculpture trail, as well as the theatre in the forest. Whinlatter which is near Keswick is also good and possibly not as crowded.

Have a great day out.

john

 

[ditchfield]

I also love the grizedale forest. Some of the sculptures take your breat away. They really add to the forest. Some of my favourites are 2 wolves or dogs leaping over a dry stone wall after a fox or deer (I can't remember rightly) but it sure was good. I definately recomend a trip.

 

[EdS]

The campsite at near by Hawkshead is not bad and there are 4 good pubs in the village.

Cracking steak pie & pint in the Kings Arms.