Visitor information
Opening hours
Winter opening times
The car park, trails and toilets are open every day unless severe weather results in closures. Updates on any unplanned closures will be posted on our social media and website homepage.
Visitor Information and Forest Shop
Open daily 10am to 4pm, except:
19 December - CLOSED
24 December - 10am to 2pm
25 & 26 December - CLOSED
31 December - 10am to 3pm
1 January - 10am to 3pm
13-17 & 20-24 January - CLOSED
Café Ambio
Open weekdays 9.30am-4pm / weekends 9.30am-4.30pmexcept:
25 December - CLOSED
Cyclewise
Open daily 10am to 5pm, except:
24 & 31 December - 10am to 3pm
25, 26 December & 1 January - CLOSED
Go Ape
Closed from 2 December.
Main car park and toilets open 8.30am to 8.30pm.
We do not allow camping or overnight stays in the forest or any of the car parks in Whinlatter Forest.
Weekdays
| Monday | |
|---|---|
| Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10am - 4pm |
| Bike Hire | 10am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | |
|---|---|
| Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10am - 4pm |
| Bike Hire | 10am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10am - 4pm |
| Bike Hire | 10am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10am - 4pm |
| Bike Hire | 10am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10am - 4pm |
| Bike Hire | 10am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10am - 4pm |
| Bike Hire | 10am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Visitor Centre and Forest Shop | 10am - 4pm |
| Bike Hire | 10am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
CA12 5TWBy Car
From Keswick, take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite village, turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Whinlatter Visitor Centre signposts for approximately 3 miles
By Public Transport
We welcome car-free visitors and offer free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey.
During the summer months there is a bus service between Keswick and Whinlatter which gives you the option of travelling via the beautiful Honister Rambler route, route number 77/77A.
Route dates and times may vary so please check the Stagecoach timetable before you travel.
OS Grid Ref
54.609302817099, -3.2285938439344
Parking and prices
The main car park is on a 'Pay on Exit' system.
The are two pay stations situated in the main car park and one by the Visitor Centre.
The main car park is open 8.30am to 8.30pm
Charges: if you stay for less than 20 minutes, parking is free. Otherwise, the charges below apply.
The machines accept credit and debit cards or pay online at Park with Ease up to 48 hours after your visit. Cash payments available at the visitor centre during opening hours.
Charges
Up to 20 minutes: No charge
First hour: £2.60
Additional time: £0.55 per 15 minutes
All day maximum charge: £10
Members: No action required
Charges apply to Whinlatter and Revelin Moss car parks
Parking charges apply at all times to all vehicles, including Blue Badge holders.
If you arrive car-free there is no charge.
Noble Knott car park currently closed due to forestry works. Alternative car parking available at main visitor centre and Revelin Moss.
Parking Charges
Additional information
Facilities and access
We do not allow camping or overnight stays in the forest or any of the car parks in Whinlatter Forest
Pre-visit access information
Visit our access information page from the link below.
- Accessible toilet
- All-terrain mobility scooter hire
- Assistant dogs welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafe
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Information point
- Picnic area
- Play Area
- Ranger's Office
- Shop
- Toilets
- Visitor Centre
- Wildlife hide
Contact details
Things to do
Activities at Whinlatter Forest
