Archaeological sites · North West England
Grizedale Forest
In or near Hawkshead.
Grizedale Forest — forest in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grizedale Forest is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.3403°, -3.0236°.
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Official information
Grizedale Forest is a scenic area in the Lake District, offering a variety of outdoor activities including walking, cycling, and tree-top adventures. Visitors can explore the forest's trails and enjoy art installations scattered throughout the landscape.
From the Wikipedia article
Grizedale Forest is a 24.47 km2 area of woodland in the Lake District of North West England, located to the east of Coniston Water and to the south of Hawkshead. Historically, within the county of Lancashire, it now lies in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria.
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Background
History
The name Grizedale means Valley of the Pigs. It is home to the last native herd of red deer. Historically, Grizedale formed part of Lancashire North of the Sands. The last standing Grizedale Hall was built in 1905 by Harold Brocklebank. During World War II it was used as a prisoner of war camp for German Officers, one of whom famously managed to escape. Brocklebank sold the Grizedale Estate to Forestry England in 1937. The Hall was demolished in 1957.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3403, -3.0236
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Satterthwaite
- Postcode
- LA22 0QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 845 643 1732
- Annual visitors
- ~200,000/year
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q908996 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grizedale Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Autumn colours and cloud shadows at Grizedale Forest.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grizedale Forest?
- Grizedale Forest is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0QJ), in the parish of Satterthwaite.
- What is Grizedale Forest?
- Grizedale Forest — forest in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Grizedale Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0QJ.
- Who owns Grizedale Forest?
- Grizedale Forest is owned by National Trust and the Lake District National Park Authority.
- Is Grizedale Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Grizedale Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grizedale Forest?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0QJ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.
- How busy is Grizedale Forest?
- Grizedale Forest draws around 200,000 visitors a year.