Satterthwaite and Rusland Woodlands
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"A gentle walk through forest and fell shows off the many different faces of south Lakes woodland."
Walk directions
Take the right-hand path from the back of the car park, marked by greenand white-topped posts, heading over a rise to a forest track. Turn left and, after 400yds (366m), turn left on a steep path through birch trees. Cross another track at the top and descend. At the bottom bear right on a metalled track into Satterthwaite.
Turn left by the church and walk through the village. After 0.25 miles (400m), at a left-hand bend, go right onto a track, Moor Lane, and shortly bear left on a path rising into the trees. Fork left at a post. The path goes through a dry-stone wall sculpture, descends across a vague track, then
meets a clearer one.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Mainly good paths and tracks throughout
Landscape
- Gentle hills cloaked in mixed woodland and forest
Dog friendliness
- Use lead for roads and farmland
Parking
- Forest car park at Blind Lane
Toilets en route
- None on route
About the walk
Although a serenely peaceful place today, it is not long since this forest and the streams that course through it supported a range of industries, many of which had operated for centuries. Little more than 100 years ago, you would still have been able to find working watermills in the valleys and...
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About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
Nearby places to stay
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Waingarth Cottage
In the picturesque Lake District village of Satterthwaite, Waingarth Cottage is a traditional, stone-built dwelling sandwiched between the iconic lakes of Windermere and Coniston Water....
Waingarth Cottage
In the picturesque Lake District village of Satterthwaite, Waingarth Cottage is a traditional, stone-built dwelling sandwiched between the iconic lakes of Windermere and Coniston Water....
Grange Cottage
Situated amidst a mature wooded landscape Grange Cottage offers guests a peaceful woodland setting and benefits from direct private access to Lake Windermere with free boat launching av...
Grange Cottage
Situated amidst a mature wooded landscape Grange Cottage offers guests a peaceful woodland setting and benefits from direct private access to Lake Windermere with free boat launching av...
Hill of Oaks and Blakeholme
Hill of Oaks and Blakeholme is nestled in ancient woodland with exclusive Lake Windermere frontage for one mile along the shore of Lake Windermere. Perfectly located for access to the m...
Park Cliffe Camping & Caravan Estate
Park Cliffe Camping & Caravan Estate is a lovely hillside park set in 25 secluded acres of fell land. The camping area is sloping and uneven in places but well drained and sheltered, an...
Ees Wyke Country House
Ees Wyke is an elegant Georgian country house with views over Esthwaite Water and the surrounding countryside. The thoughtfully equipped bedrooms have been decorated and furnished with ...
Lakefield House
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