Visitor information
Opening hours
Hardknott offers 24 hour access, 365 days a year.
How to find us
Please note that the postcode used is the nearest postcode for the site. Follow the directions by car for the specific car park location.
Sat Nav Postcode:
LA20 6EGBy Car
From the south leaving the A5920 at Duddon Bridge take the minor road to Ulpha and then continue north on the minor road towards Seathwaite. After approximately 2 miles after Seathwaite the car par is on your left. From the north take the A593 from Ambleside towards Skelwith Bridge. Them take the B5343 to Elterwater. Turn left into Elterwater and follow the minor road to Little Langdale. From Little Langdale travel over Wrynose Pass towards Cockley Beck and continue south from Cockley Beck and after approximately 1 mile the car park is on your right.
OS Grid Ref
54.385532399466, -3.179309554956
Parking and prices
There are no parking charges at Hardknott.
Additional information
There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest. View our easy access trails page to find other forests with accessible parking.