Welcome to England’s only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Located in the North West of the Lake District, you’ll find Go Ape in the heart of it. It plays host to two of our high ropes activities, built in 2022, as well as our all-terrain Forest Segway experience.
The latter includes dramatic views across this unique landscape. If you’re looking for an action-packed day out in Cumbria, Whinlatter comes ‘highly’ recommended. With fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife, and adventure play to boot.
1-hour high ropes activity featuring platform-to-platform crossings and ziplines, perfect for family days out. This entry-level experience suits kids aged 4 to 6 years old, or those looking for a gentler start to their high ropes adventures. Height requirement: over 1-metre tall. Age dependant supervision required. Navigate confidence-building bridges, tunnels and other obstacles. There’s something for everyone to challenge themselves with and enjoy. Platform heights vary up to 12 metres. Experience starts with a safety briefing.
1-hour high ropes activity, a step up from Treetop Adventure it features trickier platform-to-platform crossings and bigger zip wires. This mid-level experience suits children ready for a more challenging adventure, or those looking to try a shorter course before taking on Treetop Challenge. Height requirement: over 1.2 metres tall. Aimed at 6 to 10 years old, age dependant supervision is required. Longest zip wire is up to 130 metres long. Experience starts with a safety briefing.
Get off the beaten track and back to nature with a1-hour Forest Segway experience. Available in season, go off-road and explore the forest on the latest in green technology. Electrically powered and self-balancing, they are easy to use and fun to drive. You’ll feel like a pro in no time after a quick practice session, then you’ll be off zooming from sight to sight across rugged terrains in beautiful forests. You must be at least 7 stone to ride a Segway. Age dependent supervision required.
