07/06/2026
Forestry works diversions
Due to machinery working in the forest we have a number of trails closed or diverted, but don't worry! There's still plenty to enjoy here at Whinlatter on foot, bike and more!
Open trails include:
Revelin Moss (yellow) walking trail
Room on the Broom activity trail
WildPlay trail
Gruffalo and Gruffalo Orienteering trails
Red bike trail South Loop
2.5km/4km (brown) running trail
5km (turquoise) running trail
The below trails are partially closed and diverted:
Quercus Blue bike trail (first and last sections of single track closed - follow diversion signs)
Red bike trail North Loop (1st section to Junction 9 closed, follow diversion on forest road via Junctions 1 & 10 to rejoin at 9).
Gorse (grey) cycle trail (7km of trail on south side trail open)
Seat How Summit (white) walking trail
Comb Beck (orange) walking trail
10km (purple) - now approx. 7.8km
Half marathon (purple) - now approx. 15km
Currently closed are:
Wow (teal) walking trail
5km (pink) running trail
bridleway to Thornthwaite
It's really important that we keep you, our staff and our contractors safe. Many areas and trails are still open to enjoy but parts near to the works are closed to the public. Please follow all signage, whether or not you can hear or see us working, to help us complete these works as quickly as possible.
Whinlatter is a working woodland, managed by Forestry England to produce sustainable timber for the UK market. As part of our sustainable management we carry our regular forestry operations and are currently thinning 12% of the trees in some parts of the forest. This means removing selected trees and leaving others behind with more space and light to continue growing. Thinning also lets more light onto the forest floor which improves the habitat for ground flora and wildlife.
Further information and a map showing the closed areas is available at www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter-updates
