Whitbarrow Forest

Whitbarrow is currently open although trees still block some trails. Please adhere to all safety signage and at this time stick to main tracks and do not walk under leaning or hanging trees.

Visitor information

Discover Whitbarrow Forest on foot by spending a day exploring its paths, tracks and trails

Residing within the Lake District National Park, Whitbarrow Forest is situated on a limestone ridge overlooking the Lyth Valley approximately eight kilometres to the south-west of Kendal.

The wider Whitbarrow massif is a popular walking area; much of which is now designated open access land. The whole area is well-served with public footpaths, permissive paths and a wide range of other paths and tracks.

At a glance

Whitbarrow is currently open although trees still block some trails.
16/05/2022 15:19
Please adhere to all safety signage and at this time stick to main tracks and do not walk under leaning or hanging trees.
16/05/2022 15:19

Things to do

Walking at Whitbarrow Forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the area’s most natural landscapes on foot.

The whole area is well-served with public footpaths...

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