Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre
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England’s only true mountain forest. Whinlatter Forest is managed by Forestry England and is a great day out for all ages. Head to the Visitor Centre and main car park to start your visit.
The forest has walking trails of varying lengths to suit all abilities, taking you to up to viewpoints across Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwent Water, Skiddaw and Grisedale Pike.
If you’re looking for adventure, try the mountain bike trails, which make full use of the stunning setting. The red grade Altura Trail has been built for experienced riders with good off road skills and a higher level of fitness and stamina.The blue grade Quercus Trail is single track with gentle berms, rolling jumps, wide gradual climbs with technical features for the adventurous riders.The Gorse Cycle Trail is a waymarked 10km route, sticking mostly to well-surfaced forest roads and takes you to the best parts of the forest and explores the quieter corners of Whinlatter at Noble Knott. Why not try an orienteering challenge which explores the forest by using a combination of forest roads and parts of the Quercus mountain bike trail. Navigate your way between control points to score as many points as possible in a fixed time.
Two waymarked running trails provide stunning scenery, a higher calorie burn, and increased mental well-being. The 5km and 10km marked trails at Whinlatter make running through the forest more accessible, so you can feel confident to just hit the trails and enjoy all the benefits of being active outdoors.
The Whinlatter WildPlay trail is for children of all ages. Its 9 different play areas take you on a journey through the trees and include a climbing wall, water features, giant swings and a secret path. There are also two children's discovery trails, to help explore the forest - maps available from the Visitor Centre.
Swing through the trees on the Go-Ape tree top course with zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings to negotiate. Or if heights aren't your thing Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have off-road, on two eco-friendly wheels, without having to pedal.
A Tramper, is available to hire from the Visitor Centre. This all-terrain mobility scooter enables visitors to enjoy a beautiful forest trail with spectacular views. The Tramper is managed in partnership with Lake District Mobility. Please call the Visitor Centre to find out more, 017687 78469.
There are also family events held in the forest over the year - check website for up to date information.
The Visitor Centre and Shop sell forest maps and a range of locally sourced products. Siskins Café offers home cooked food while Cyclewise, the onsite bike shop, hires out bikes as well as selling bikes and kit, and offering a range of bike skills and training courses.
- 9 walking trails
- Running Trails
- 3 cycling trails plus mountain bike orienteering
- Play areas
- Go Ape Tree Top Trek
- Go Ape Forest Segway
- Café
- Bike hire
- Picnic areas
Location
Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre and main car park is just west of Keswick and is signed from the A66. Take the B5292 Whinlatter Pass and the Visitor Centre is 3 miles from the turn.
Other Forestry England car parks are available along the Whinlatter Pass, giving access to some of the walking routes and bike trails.
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Lakeland Paws canicross series
The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched!
Held in England’s only mountain forest, Dodd Wood & Grizedale Forest. The perfect location for you to enjoy stunning scenery and a fully marked course on forest roads and trails.
This series offers a mix of courses across three venues with 5 and 3 mile options available. The popular double header weekend in May makes a return!
Event Dates
Sun 19th Oct: Whinlatter Tails (Seat How Course)
Sun 2nd Nov: Dogs @ Dodd Wood
Sun 7th Dec: Grizedale Growl (South Side)
Sun 4th Jan: Whinlatter Tails (South Side)
Sun 8th Feb: Grizedale Growl (East Side)
Sat 28th Feb: Whinlatter Tails (South Side) Night Run @ 6pm
Sun 29th March: Tour De Whinlatter
Sat 9th May: Dogs @ Dodd Wood (part of our Double Header)
Sun 10th May: Whinlatter Tails (Seat How Course and second part of our Double Header)
Full Moon Women's Circle - Worm Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Dark skies walk
Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a night-time walk in the forest!
The walk will cover up to 4 miles and hope for some crisp clear skies and lots of stars to explore at various points along the route. If the stars don’t appear, you will still enjoy a beautiful experience walking through the forest and enjoying the peaceful trails, enhanced sounds, and the “dark” sky scenery.
If we are gifted with stars, as an amateur astronomer, Jo can help you find the main constellations and using star maps you can work out more, or just enjoy a peaceful moment under the stars.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome (not appropriate for young puppies due to walk length).
Please come dressed for the weather, while we are hoping for clear skies that will mean cold temperatures! And the Cumbrian weather can also offer many other things. Boots or trail shoes are recommended.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Full Moon Women's Circle - Pink Moon
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness & optimism, a time to focus our energy on creating and manifesting our dreams and goals. It calls us to embrace balance, love, and the beauty of connection as Libra, the sign of relationships and harmony, invites us to release any conflicts or imbalances in our lives and open our hearts to love, both for ourselves and others.
Traditionally known as the Pink Moon, this is a time for healing relationships, building bridges, and fostering harmony.
In this circle, we’ll reflect on the relationships in our lives and let go of any emotional baggage that keeps us from experiencing true connection. With Libra’s energy, we’ll manifest peace, healing, and deeper, more authentic bonds. Join us as we empower each other to find balance and manifest love in all areas of our lives.
You can expect:
Meditation ~ visualisation ~ drumming ~ fire ritual ~ manifestation!
Sharing with other women in a supportive and nurturing circle.
Forest tea and cake provided - please let me know of any dietary requirements on booking.
All you need to be is you! All you need to bring is yourself, some warm clothes, a torch, and maybe a journal...
Age 16+Please note this event is in the depths of the forest 300m up a steep path. We have a large shelter and it will still go ahead in the rain. There are no toilets in the forest so please go before you arrive.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Spring
Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection with nature.
Forest bathing is not a hike or fitness activity. It’s a slow, gentle, and sensory experience, designed to help you relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Guided by a trained facilitator, you’ll move calmly through the forest with simple invitations to notice sights, sounds, textures, scents, and breath, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to soften.
Throughout the session, there is time for stillness, quiet reflection, and grounding practices, all held in a supportive and welcoming space. The experience concludes with a shared forest tea ritual – a mindful pause to rest, reflect, and integrate the experience while enjoying a herbal infusion inspired by the forest.
No prior experience, special skills, or level of fitness is required. This experience is suitable for adults of all ages who can walk slowly on uneven ground and are comfortable spending time outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing, and improve mood and focus. You’ll leave feeling calmer, grounded, and gently refreshed.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Flower Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The circle will be led by Jen or Lucy
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest, so please be prepared before arrival or be comfortable having a wild wee.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K 2026
🏔️ Conquer Whinlatter! – Trail Half Marathon & 10K – May 2026 🏔️
Are you ready to take on one of the toughest and most scenic trail events in the Lake District?
Join Wild Deer Events in May 2026 for the Whinlatter Trail Half Marathon & 10K, a spectacular and challenging event set in the awe-inspiring Whinlatter Forest, with stunning views across Keswick, Skiddaw, and Derwentwater.
🗓️ Event Schedule:
Date: Sunday 24th May 2026
- 🏃♂️ Half Marathon – 9:50 AM
- 🏃 10K Trail Run – 10:00 AM
Note: Runs start on the North Side and finish on the South Side of Whinlatter Forest.
🏁 Event Distances
🏃♂️ Half Marathon Trail Run
- 13.1 miles
- Tough elevation & breathtaking views
🏃 10K Trail Run
- 6.2 miles
- Still challenging, but suitable for intermediate runners
📍 Event Locations
Start Location:(North Side of Whinlatter)
- Google Maps – Click here
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Finish Location:(South Side of Whinlatter)
- Google Maps – Click here
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🌲 About Whinlatter Forest
Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Whinlatter is a gem for outdoor lovers:
- 🌄 Panoramic views of Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, and Skiddaw
- 🚵 Home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District
- 🦅 Rich in wildlife, forest trails, and rugged hills
Get ready for firm trail paths, steep climbs, and fast descents — perfect for runners looking for a true trail challenge.
🐶 Canicross Friendly
- This event welcomes Canicross runners
- 🐕 One controlled dog per participant allowed
- Dogs must remain on a lead at all times
⏱️ Timing
- Live Chip Timing by Timing Up North
- Real-time results and accurate finish times
🎖️ The Finish Line
All finishers will receive:
- 🏅 A bespoke Finisher’s Medal
- 🦌 Wild Deer Merchandise
- 🍺 A beer or soft drink
- 🍫 A snack to help you refuel
👕 T-Shirt Option
- A custom event T-shirt is available to add to your entry for just £12
🅿️ Parking
- Subsidised parking is available on-site
- Paid after the event at Forestry England pay machines
🏃♂️ Hill Lovers, This One's For You!
This is a technical and scenic race, perfect for those who love:
- Climbing hills
- Running in wild landscapes
- Earning their post-race beer
Train smart, bring your trail shoes, and conquer Whinlatter in 2026!
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Blue Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
A Blue Moon is a rare and powerful moment in the lunar cycle, occurring when two Full Moons rise in the same month. It carries the energy of completion and heightened awareness, illuminating patterns, emotions, and experiences that are ready to be acknowledged and released. Often associated with reflection and reset, the Blue Moon invites us to pause, take stock of where we are, and consciously choose what we want to carry forward into the next chapter.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Summer
Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection with nature.
Forest bathing is not a hike or fitness activity. It’s a slow, gentle, and sensory experience, designed to help you relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Guided by a trained facilitator, you’ll move calmly through the forest with simple invitations to notice sights, sounds, textures, scents, and breath, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to soften.
Throughout the session, there is time for stillness, quiet reflection, and grounding practices, all held in a supportive and welcoming space. The experience concludes with a shared forest tea ritual – a mindful pause to rest, reflect, and integrate the experience while enjoying a herbal infusion inspired by the forest.
No prior experience, special skills, or level of fitness is required. This experience is suitable for adults of all ages who can walk slowly on uneven ground and are comfortable spending time outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing, and improve mood and focus. You’ll leave feeling calmer, grounded, and gently refreshed.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Strawberry Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Buck Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Grain Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Autumn
Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection with nature.
Forest bathing is not a hike or fitness activity. It’s a slow, gentle, and sensory experience, designed to help you relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Guided by a trained facilitator, you’ll move calmly through the forest with simple invitations to notice sights, sounds, textures, scents, and breath, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to soften.
Throughout the session, there is time for stillness, quiet reflection, and grounding practices, all held in a supportive and welcoming space. The experience concludes with a shared forest tea ritual – a mindful pause to rest, reflect, and integrate the experience while enjoying a herbal infusion inspired by the forest.
No prior experience, special skills, or level of fitness is required. This experience is suitable for adults of all ages who can walk slowly on uneven ground and are comfortable spending time outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing, and improve mood and focus. You’ll leave feeling calmer, grounded, and gently refreshed.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Harvest Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Hunter’s Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Beaver Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Winter
Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection with nature.
Forest bathing is not a hike or fitness activity. It’s a slow, gentle, and sensory experience, designed to help you relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Guided by a trained facilitator, you’ll move calmly through the forest with simple invitations to notice sights, sounds, textures, scents, and breath, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to soften.
Throughout the session, there is time for stillness, quiet reflection, and grounding practices, all held in a supportive and welcoming space. The experience concludes with a shared forest tea ritual – a mindful pause to rest, reflect, and integrate the experience while enjoying a herbal infusion inspired by the forest.
No prior experience, special skills, or level of fitness is required. This experience is suitable for adults of all ages who can walk slowly on uneven ground and are comfortable spending time outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing, and improve mood and focus. You’ll leave feeling calmer, grounded, and gently refreshed.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre. Please fill in as much detail as you can.
England’s only true mountain forest. Whinlatter Forest is managed by Forestry England and is a great day out for all ages. Head to the Visitor Centre and main car park to start your visit.
The forest has walking trails of varying lengths to suit all abilities, taking you to up to viewpoints across Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwent Water, Skiddaw and Grisedale Pike.
If you’re looking for adventure, try the mountain bike trails, which make full use of the stunning setting. The red grade Altura Trail has been built for experienced riders with good off road skills and a higher level of fitness and stamina.The blue grade Quercus Trail is single track with gentle berms, rolling jumps, wide gradual climbs with technical features for the adventurous riders.The Gorse Cycle Trail is a waymarked 10km route, sticking mostly to well-surfaced forest roads and takes you to the best parts of the forest and explores the quieter corners of Whinlatter at Noble Knott. Why not try an orienteering challenge which explores the forest by using a combination of forest roads and parts of the Quercus mountain bike trail. Navigate your way between control points to score as many points as possible in a fixed time.
Two waymarked running trails provide stunning scenery, a higher calorie burn, and increased mental well-being. The 5km and 10km marked trails at Whinlatter make running through the forest more accessible, so you can feel confident to just hit the trails and enjoy all the benefits of being active outdoors.
The Whinlatter WildPlay trail is for children of all ages. Its 9 different play areas take you on a journey through the trees and include a climbing wall, water features, giant swings and a secret path. There are also two children's discovery trails, to help explore the forest - maps available from the Visitor Centre.
Swing through the trees on the Go-Ape tree top course with zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings to negotiate. Or if heights aren't your thing Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have off-road, on two eco-friendly wheels, without having to pedal.
A Tramper, is available to hire from the Visitor Centre. This all-terrain mobility scooter enables visitors to enjoy a beautiful forest trail with spectacular views. The Tramper is managed in partnership with Lake District Mobility. Please call the Visitor Centre to find out more, 017687 78469.
There are also family events held in the forest over the year - check website for up to date information.
The Visitor Centre and Shop sell forest maps and a range of locally sourced products. Siskins Café offers home cooked food while Cyclewise, the onsite bike shop, hires out bikes as well as selling bikes and kit, and offering a range of bike skills and training courses.
- 9 walking trails
- Running Trails
- 3 cycling trails plus mountain bike orienteering
- Play areas
- Go Ape Tree Top Trek
- Go Ape Forest Segway
- Café
- Bike hire
- Picnic areas
Location
Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre and main car park is just west of Keswick and is signed from the A66. Take the B5292 Whinlatter Pass and the Visitor Centre is 3 miles from the turn.
Other Forestry England car parks are available along the Whinlatter Pass, giving access to some of the walking routes and bike trails.
Lakeland Paws canicross series
The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched!
Held in England’s only mountain forest, Dodd Wood & Grizedale Forest. The perfect location for you to enjoy stunning scenery and a fully marked course on forest roads and trails.
This series offers a mix of courses across three venues with 5 and 3 mile options available. The popular double header weekend in May makes a return!
Event Dates
Sun 19th Oct: Whinlatter Tails (Seat How Course)
Sun 2nd Nov: Dogs @ Dodd Wood
Sun 7th Dec: Grizedale Growl (South Side)
Sun 4th Jan: Whinlatter Tails (South Side)
Sun 8th Feb: Grizedale Growl (East Side)
Sat 28th Feb: Whinlatter Tails (South Side) Night Run @ 6pm
Sun 29th March: Tour De Whinlatter
Sat 9th May: Dogs @ Dodd Wood (part of our Double Header)
Sun 10th May: Whinlatter Tails (Seat How Course and second part of our Double Header)
Full Moon Women's Circle - Worm Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Dark skies walk
Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a night-time walk in the forest!
The walk will cover up to 4 miles and hope for some crisp clear skies and lots of stars to explore at various points along the route. If the stars don’t appear, you will still enjoy a beautiful experience walking through the forest and enjoying the peaceful trails, enhanced sounds, and the “dark” sky scenery.
If we are gifted with stars, as an amateur astronomer, Jo can help you find the main constellations and using star maps you can work out more, or just enjoy a peaceful moment under the stars.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome (not appropriate for young puppies due to walk length).
Please come dressed for the weather, while we are hoping for clear skies that will mean cold temperatures! And the Cumbrian weather can also offer many other things. Boots or trail shoes are recommended.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Full Moon Women's Circle - Pink Moon
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness & optimism, a time to focus our energy on creating and manifesting our dreams and goals. It calls us to embrace balance, love, and the beauty of connection as Libra, the sign of relationships and harmony, invites us to release any conflicts or imbalances in our lives and open our hearts to love, both for ourselves and others.
Traditionally known as the Pink Moon, this is a time for healing relationships, building bridges, and fostering harmony.
In this circle, we’ll reflect on the relationships in our lives and let go of any emotional baggage that keeps us from experiencing true connection. With Libra’s energy, we’ll manifest peace, healing, and deeper, more authentic bonds. Join us as we empower each other to find balance and manifest love in all areas of our lives.
You can expect:
Meditation ~ visualisation ~ drumming ~ fire ritual ~ manifestation!
Sharing with other women in a supportive and nurturing circle.
Forest tea and cake provided - please let me know of any dietary requirements on booking.
All you need to be is you! All you need to bring is yourself, some warm clothes, a torch, and maybe a journal...
Age 16+Please note this event is in the depths of the forest 300m up a steep path. We have a large shelter and it will still go ahead in the rain. There are no toilets in the forest so please go before you arrive.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Spring
Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection with nature.
Forest bathing is not a hike or fitness activity. It’s a slow, gentle, and sensory experience, designed to help you relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Guided by a trained facilitator, you’ll move calmly through the forest with simple invitations to notice sights, sounds, textures, scents, and breath, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to soften.
Throughout the session, there is time for stillness, quiet reflection, and grounding practices, all held in a supportive and welcoming space. The experience concludes with a shared forest tea ritual – a mindful pause to rest, reflect, and integrate the experience while enjoying a herbal infusion inspired by the forest.
No prior experience, special skills, or level of fitness is required. This experience is suitable for adults of all ages who can walk slowly on uneven ground and are comfortable spending time outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing, and improve mood and focus. You’ll leave feeling calmer, grounded, and gently refreshed.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Flower Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The circle will be led by Jen or Lucy
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest, so please be prepared before arrival or be comfortable having a wild wee.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K 2026
🏔️ Conquer Whinlatter! – Trail Half Marathon & 10K – May 2026 🏔️
Are you ready to take on one of the toughest and most scenic trail events in the Lake District?
Join Wild Deer Events in May 2026 for the Whinlatter Trail Half Marathon & 10K, a spectacular and challenging event set in the awe-inspiring Whinlatter Forest, with stunning views across Keswick, Skiddaw, and Derwentwater.
🗓️ Event Schedule:
Date: Sunday 24th May 2026
- 🏃♂️ Half Marathon – 9:50 AM
- 🏃 10K Trail Run – 10:00 AM
Note: Runs start on the North Side and finish on the South Side of Whinlatter Forest.
🏁 Event Distances
🏃♂️ Half Marathon Trail Run
- 13.1 miles
- Tough elevation & breathtaking views
🏃 10K Trail Run
- 6.2 miles
- Still challenging, but suitable for intermediate runners
📍 Event Locations
Start Location:(North Side of Whinlatter)
- Google Maps – Click here
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Finish Location:(South Side of Whinlatter)
- Google Maps – Click here
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🌲 About Whinlatter Forest
Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Whinlatter is a gem for outdoor lovers:
- 🌄 Panoramic views of Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, and Skiddaw
- 🚵 Home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District
- 🦅 Rich in wildlife, forest trails, and rugged hills
Get ready for firm trail paths, steep climbs, and fast descents — perfect for runners looking for a true trail challenge.
🐶 Canicross Friendly
- This event welcomes Canicross runners
- 🐕 One controlled dog per participant allowed
- Dogs must remain on a lead at all times
⏱️ Timing
- Live Chip Timing by Timing Up North
- Real-time results and accurate finish times
🎖️ The Finish Line
All finishers will receive:
- 🏅 A bespoke Finisher’s Medal
- 🦌 Wild Deer Merchandise
- 🍺 A beer or soft drink
- 🍫 A snack to help you refuel
👕 T-Shirt Option
- A custom event T-shirt is available to add to your entry for just £12
🅿️ Parking
- Subsidised parking is available on-site
- Paid after the event at Forestry England pay machines
🏃♂️ Hill Lovers, This One's For You!
This is a technical and scenic race, perfect for those who love:
- Climbing hills
- Running in wild landscapes
- Earning their post-race beer
Train smart, bring your trail shoes, and conquer Whinlatter in 2026!
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Blue Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
A Blue Moon is a rare and powerful moment in the lunar cycle, occurring when two Full Moons rise in the same month. It carries the energy of completion and heightened awareness, illuminating patterns, emotions, and experiences that are ready to be acknowledged and released. Often associated with reflection and reset, the Blue Moon invites us to pause, take stock of where we are, and consciously choose what we want to carry forward into the next chapter.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Summer
Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection with nature.
Forest bathing is not a hike or fitness activity. It’s a slow, gentle, and sensory experience, designed to help you relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Guided by a trained facilitator, you’ll move calmly through the forest with simple invitations to notice sights, sounds, textures, scents, and breath, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to soften.
Throughout the session, there is time for stillness, quiet reflection, and grounding practices, all held in a supportive and welcoming space. The experience concludes with a shared forest tea ritual – a mindful pause to rest, reflect, and integrate the experience while enjoying a herbal infusion inspired by the forest.
No prior experience, special skills, or level of fitness is required. This experience is suitable for adults of all ages who can walk slowly on uneven ground and are comfortable spending time outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing, and improve mood and focus. You’ll leave feeling calmer, grounded, and gently refreshed.
Forage and Cookery Course
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Strawberry Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Buck Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Grain Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Autumn
Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection with nature.
Forest bathing is not a hike or fitness activity. It’s a slow, gentle, and sensory experience, designed to help you relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Guided by a trained facilitator, you’ll move calmly through the forest with simple invitations to notice sights, sounds, textures, scents, and breath, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to soften.
Throughout the session, there is time for stillness, quiet reflection, and grounding practices, all held in a supportive and welcoming space. The experience concludes with a shared forest tea ritual – a mindful pause to rest, reflect, and integrate the experience while enjoying a herbal infusion inspired by the forest.
No prior experience, special skills, or level of fitness is required. This experience is suitable for adults of all ages who can walk slowly on uneven ground and are comfortable spending time outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing, and improve mood and focus. You’ll leave feeling calmer, grounded, and gently refreshed.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Harvest Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Hunter’s Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest.
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Woodland Reset
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self’s Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale. Woodland Reset is a calm, nature-led day to ground, breathe and reconnect. We gather among trees and water, move gently, regulate the nervous system, and settle by the fire. It’s simple on purpose. Less noise, more presence. You leave clearer, steadier and a little more yourself.
What’s included:
Evergreen walk & nature connection
Warming breathwork & mindful regulation
Gentle movement & deep rest
Restorative sound bath & meditation
Intentional pause & reflection
Nourishing hot soup or warm drinks
Community sharing & connection
Optional Waterfall fip afterwards (not part of the day but David will tell you where it is!)
Good to bring
Warm layers, waterproofs, hat and gloves, sturdy footwear, a blanket, a flask, and a small evergreen sprig or written intention to offer to the fire. A journal if you like to reflect.
All levels welcome. Clear guidance, opt-in for every practice, and time to move at your own pace. We adapt to the land and weather so you can drop in, slow down and reset.
Full Moon Women’s Circle – Beaver Moon
Full Moon Women’s Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon’s cycle and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Guided by the light of the Full Moon, we gently release what no longer serves us and create space for what we wish to invite into our lives.
Rooted in connection, nature, and community, this women’s circle in Cumbria offers a supportive and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and restored beneath the magic of the Moon. Calling in the elements and directions, we cast a sacred circle to deepen our connection to lunar energy, the earth, and our own inner wisdom.
What You Can Expect
- Guided meditation and visualisation
- Shamanic drum journey
- Fire ritual for release and renewal
- Manifestation and intention setting
- Sharing within a supportive women’s circle
This Full Moon women’s circle is held in the forest, creating a deeply grounding and immersive experience for healing, reflection, and empowerment.
Forest tea and cake are provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What to Bring
All you need to be is you. Please bring:
- Warm clothing
- A torch
- A journal (optional)
Additional Information
- Open to women aged 16+
- The site is located approximately 300m up a steep forest path
- A large shelter is provided and the circle will go ahead in the rain
- There are no toilet facilities in the forest
This is a welcoming and inclusive Full Moon women’s circle in the Lake District, offering a sacred space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are – held by the forest, the Moon, and sisterhood.
Forest Bathing & Wellbeing in Nature Walk – Winter
Reconnect. Slow down. Breathe deeply.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and join us for a 3-hour guided forest bathing experience with Hannah, inspired by Shinrin-yoku – the Japanese practice of restoring wellbeing through mindful connection with nature.
Forest bathing is not a hike or fitness activity. It’s a slow, gentle, and sensory experience, designed to help you relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Guided by a trained facilitator, you’ll move calmly through the forest with simple invitations to notice sights, sounds, textures, scents, and breath, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to soften.
Throughout the session, there is time for stillness, quiet reflection, and grounding practices, all held in a supportive and welcoming space. The experience concludes with a shared forest tea ritual – a mindful pause to rest, reflect, and integrate the experience while enjoying a herbal infusion inspired by the forest.
No prior experience, special skills, or level of fitness is required. This experience is suitable for adults of all ages who can walk slowly on uneven ground and are comfortable spending time outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, support emotional wellbeing, and improve mood and focus. You’ll leave feeling calmer, grounded, and gently refreshed.
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