Getting here
54.61144, -3.21788
Best for
8 activitiesPicnic day out
Free83%picnic area; Reservoir — waterside day out
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: Route 7
Wildlife
Free70%Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
Waterside walks
Varies68%Reservoir — waterside public access
Family friendly
Free66%picnic area
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
15
15 named nearby
Named route
🚴
Cycling
21
21 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
4
4 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
12
12 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Route 38 · Cycling0
Route 7 · Cycling0
Peace How Walk From High Brandelhow Jetty, North Lakes Outdoors · Walking3 km
Octavia Hill walk at Brandelhow Park, Derwent Water, North Lakes Outdoors · Walking5.8 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Dodd Wood Green Route · bridleway
Dodd Wood Green Route · bridleway
Dodd Wood Green Route · bridleway
About this reservoir
Whinlatter Upper is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
🧺
Picnic spot
210m away
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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Nearby places
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