The Top 9 Attractions around Grizedale Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Grizedale Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Grizedale Forest is a region where 9
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Carron Crag is one of Alfred Wainwright's Outlying Fells of Lakeland. It sits to the east of Coniston Water and is most easily walked from Grizedale. Check out the sculptures of Grizedale forest en route to the top!
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RUUP comes from the word Ruupor which translates to megaphone in Estonian. The artist Birgit Õigus designed them. And there are three of them installed in Grizedale forest on the …
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A sculpture entitled 17 Degrees South by Linda Watson (1997) - it can be appreciated from the ascent of Carron Crag, a fell in the Lake District
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Carron Crag summit at 1,030 feet (314m) is the second-highest point in Grizedale Forest. The summit is clear of trees, so there are good Lake District views from the summit.
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This is a great section to jump onto the North Face Trail as you get to do all the best single track, leaving the boring fire road for the return leg after you've had a brew at the visitor centre.
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