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Visit Whinlatter Forest car-free
Buses run direct from Keswick to Whinlatter Forest, April to October. There are connecting buses to Keswick from all over the Lake District, including Penrith and Windermere train stations. Use our journey planner above for bus times.
Enjoy free entry when you arrive car-free (parking charge for cars).
Cyclists welcome. National Route 71 offers a hilly scenic cycle from Keswick and beyond. You can also hire bikes at Whinlatter. Plan your cycle route here.
A taxi to/from Keswick costs about £12, booked in advance from Derwent 01768 775585, Davies 01768 772676 or Iain’s 01768 736333.
The Honister Rambler bus 77/77A offers a spectacular scenic ride via Buttermere, Honister Pass and Borrowdale. You can hop on and off all day with a Keswick and Honister Dayrider ticket.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Whinlatter Forest.
Getting to Whinlatter Forest car-free
Here's our recommended route to Whinlatter Forest. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus (April to October)
The ‘Honister Rambler’ bus 77 runs direct from Keswick Bus Station to Whinlatter daily, from April to October. The journey takes just 15 minutes and buses stop right outside the Visitor Centre. Catch bus 77A for the direct route back to Keswick, or continue on bus 77 for a scenic ride via Honister Pass.
There are good bus connections at Keswick from Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere (bus 555), from Penrith or from Workington and Cockermouth (bus X4/X5) and from Carlisle and Wigton (bus 554). Our journey planner will give you bus times.
By bus (out of season)
Out-of-season, you can reach Whinlatter by catching bus X5 to Thornthwaite, and then follow a bridleway to Whinlatter Forest – about half-an-hour’s walk. Our journey planner will give you bus times and walking route.
By Train
If you’re travelling from further afield, you can take the train to Penrith and hop on the X4/X5 bus. Buses leave hourly from Penrith Station (Stand 3), reaching Keswick in 45 minutes. From Keswick take the bus, as above.
About Whinlatter Forest
Whinlatter is England's only true mountain forest. You'll find stunning views and walks, wildlife and outdoor adventures. Activities include nine walking trails and three cycling trails (the longest purpose-built MTB trails in the Lakes), play areas, Go Ape Tree Top Adventure, picnic/BBQ spots and cafe.
For any queries about visiting contact Whinlatter Forest on 01768 778469 or whinlatter@forestryengland.uk
Address: Whinlatter Pass, Keswick CA12 5TW. Visit Website