Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North West England

The Woodsman

In or near Hawkshead.

Free admission

The Woodsman — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Grizedale Beck seen through the undergrowth - geograph.org.uk - 5203374

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lakeside · 8.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Woodsman is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Woodsman is a location within the Grizedale Forest, offering outdoor activities and experiences in a natural setting. Visitors can enjoy various trails and scenic views, making it a great spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

From the Wikipedia article

The Woodsman may refer to: The Woodsman (film), the 2004 film The Woodsman (play), the 2012 play The Woodsman (character), an Over the Garden Wall character

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.3414, -3.0235
Parish
Satterthwaite
Postcode
LA22 0QL
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Phone
+44 845 643 1732
Nearest railway station
Lakeside8.3 km
Official site
goape.co.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Start of a walking trail in Grizedale Forest - geograph.org.uk - 2568335📷 3

Museums · North West England

The Lumberjills' Story

The Lumberjills' Story — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free👶goape.co.uk
Start of a walking trail in Grizedale Forest - geograph.org.uk - 2568335📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

The Wood for the Trees

The Wood for the Trees — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕goape.co.uk
Start of a walking trail in Grizedale Forest - geograph.org.uk - 2568335📷 5

Villages · North West England

Grizedale

Grizedale — a village in england north west.

Grizedale Forest📷 4

Archaeological sites · North West England

Grizedale Forest

Grizedale Forest — forest in Cumbria, England, UK.

Free🐕goape.co.uk
Grizedale Beck seen through the undergrowth - geograph.org.uk - 5203374📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Quarry Structure

Quarry Structure — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕goape.co.uk
Grizedale Hall📷 3

Stately homes · North West England

Grizedale Hall

Grizedale Hall — country house at Grizedale, Hawkshead, in the Lake District in Cumbria, England.

👶goape.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near The Woodsman

Places to stay

Track into forest north of Low Bowkerstead - geograph.org.uk - 5195988📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Grizedale Camp Site

Grizedale Camp Site — a campsite in england north west.

Freegrizedale-camping.co.uk
Through the Woods - geograph.org.uk - 3481634📷 5

Campsites · North West England

YHA Hawkshead camp site

YHA Hawkshead camp site — a campsite in england north west.

Coniston, boathouses below Bank Ground - geograph.org.uk - 2120027📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Low Bank Ground

Low Bank Ground — a hostel in england north west.

School Wood, west of Hawkshead - geograph.org.uk - 5203449📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Lakes Lodges - Esthwaite View

Lakes Lodges - Esthwaite View — a caravan park in england north west.

lakeslodges.com
The Cumbria Way near Coniston Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7358322📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Coniston Hall Campsite

Coniston Hall Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

conistonhallcampsite.wordpress.com
Steam launch named "Grayling" - geograph.org.uk - 2998505📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Hoathwaite Campsite

Hoathwaite Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

Brantwood - geograph.org.uk - 2526670📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant

The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: sandwich;lunch.

Freebrantwood.org.uk
The Sociable Cat - geograph.org.uk - 3475956📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House

Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

St Luke's Church, Torver - geograph.org.uk - 2322403📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Church House Public House

Church House Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Steps to Claife Viewing Station - geograph.org.uk - 6776165📷 7

Cafés · North West England

Joey's Cafe

Joey's Cafe — a café in england north west.

nationaltrust.org.uk
Double Rainbow over Bowness - geograph.org.uk - 7337312📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South

Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South in England North West, United Kingdom.

Langdale Pikes from the Holbeck Ghyll Hotel, Windermere - geograph.org.uk - 3338472📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Holbeck Ghyll

Holbeck Ghyll in England North West, United Kingdom.

holbeckghyll.com

More places in this region

Central Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Campus - geograph.org.uk - 7266686📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Anyone Who Has a Heart

Anyone Who Has a Heart — Public artwork (sculpture).

www2.traxontechnologies.com
Archimedes' Eureka Moment - geograph.org.uk - 2970924📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Generation of Possibilities

Generation of Possibilities — Public artwork (sculpture) by Paul Frank Lewthwaite.

paullewthwaite.com
Inhuman barriers - geograph.org.uk - 7186969📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Inhuman barriers

Inhuman barriers — Public artwork (mural) by Never Crew.

Freenevercrew.com
James Fraser📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

James Fraser

James Fraser — Public artwork (statue) by Thomas Woolner.

Freebreakoutmanchester.com

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Woodsman?
The Woodsman is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0QL), in the parish of Satterthwaite.
What is The Woodsman?
The Woodsman — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Woodsman?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0QL.
Is The Woodsman free to visit?
Yes, The Woodsman is free to enter.
How do I get to The Woodsman?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0QL. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.