National Trust - Aira Force Guided Heritage Walk
National Trust, Aira Force, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS
A journey of discovery to learn the history of Aira Force, exploring its designed landscape features and the work the National Trust has been doing with nature and the local landscape to restore and compliment these features.
Timings & Tours
- Monday 15 September:
- 11:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 15:00
Location & directions
National Trust, Aira Force, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS
- Directions:
- By road Approach the valley via Windermere and Bowness (A592) and Ambleside (The Struggle) for a scenic drive down the steep windy Kirkstone Pass. Alternatively access the valley from Junction 40 of the M6, or from Keswick/Penrith on the A66. Sat Nav: use CA11 0JS. Parking: Pay for parking with cash or parking app at the ticket machine. (£6 for 2 hours, £8 for 4 hours, £9.50 all day). National Trust members park for free. By bus Stagecoach bus service 508 from Penrith takes about 30mins. 509 runs on Saturday & Sunday from Keswick - Penrith, get off at Aira Force Park Brow stop. UB1 Ullswater Hopper connects holiday accommodation in the valley with Aira Force and Ullswater Steamers. Runs on weekends and bank holidays until 2 November, daily service between 25 – 30 May and 30 June - 29 August. Bus 509 connects Keswick – Aira Force - Glenridding – Patterdale By train Penrith 10 miles
- Contact on day:
- Joz Longin
- Telephone number:
- +441768482067
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is not essential but we recommend you book so we have an idea of numbers.
- Booking contact name:
- Joz Longin
- Booking telephone number:
- +443442491895
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-tickets/
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/aira-force-and-gowbarrow-park/events/
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 15 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Accessible parking spaces. Drop off point. Grounds partly accessible, there are some loose gravel paths, slopes and areas of undulating terrain. Waterfall not accessible by wheelchair. Much of the countryside is steep and rugged. Full access information can be found on our website.
Additional information
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The meeting point is outside the Welcome Building Appropriate outdoor shoes and suitable clothing for the weather
- Max no of people per tour:
- 40
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
