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    Whinlatter Forest Park

    Keswick

    Deeply into nature and hill walking

    5

    Date of visit: May 2016

    I have experience of challenges around: moving around

    Good forestry roads throughout, although some are rougher than others.Very few bikes or vehicles and so peaceful.Peak a boo views.You are never completely alone as this is a working environment. Makes it even more enjoyable.Some ups and downs.Still repairing some surfaces after storm Desmond.

    Overall Rating

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    Excellent

    The main trails are very good for using with a powerchair. Those which might be too steep are highlighted in the trail booklet and on signs. The numbering system could be better and we recommended they use colour coding. The staff were receptive to suggestions, well informed, friendly and happy. The shop and cafe are first rate and easy to negotiate (room for many cyclists, walkers and my powerchair). We had some excellent food served by friendly, happy people. The toilet was easy to negotiate, clean and spacious - no nonsense. The views over Derwentwater are fantastic and we loved hearing the wind through the treetops.

    Disabled Access In and Around

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    Good

    Parking on tarmac surface of good quality. The blue badge parking is on a risen part of the car park, level with the shop, toilet, and cafe.

    Parking & Transport

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    Good

    Accessible Toilets

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    Good

    Plenty of room but basic with the usual disability hand rail pack.

    Staff

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    Excellent

    Friendly, helpful, informative and happy - what more could anyone ask for?

    Additional Information

    Can't wait for my next visit.

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