Delamere Forest Park is a compact area with a wide range of scenery, which lies within the Mersey Forest. Blakemere Moss is one of the biggest restoration projects of a wet land and makes for excellent viewing. Blakemere has become an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and is particularly popular with ornithologists. Delamere offers the complete day out and has a wide range of facilities.
Towering high above Bassenthwaite Lake, the Dodd provides unrivalled views from Derwent Water to the south and to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway. These are especially enjoyed by those prepared to make the journey to the summit. Dodd Wood offers attractive and varied waymarked trails from a central carpark with picnic areas, cafe and toilets.
The largest forest in Lancashire still awaits discovery. Situated in the upper Hodder Valley, the numerous paths and tracks within the forest provide fabulous views over Stocks Reservoir and the surrounding Forest of Bowland Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. Two car parks with picnic areas are located close to the reservoir and provide easy access into the forest.
Internationally famous for the Grizedale Society and forest sculptures, Grizedale offers the complete day out with an extensive range of waymarked trails, adventure playground, picnic areas, forest shop, exhibition, Visitor Centre and forest tearoom.
Englands only mountain forest offers a wide range of activities from waymarked routes to the world's first trail-orienteering course. Alternatively relax at the Visitor Centre by browsing through the forest shop. Explore the exhibition or enjoy a pleasant meal in the forest tea room soaking up the views to Grizedale Pike.
