Heritage Open Days - History of the Borrowdale Rainforest Guided Walk
Discover the long and fascinating history of this ancient woodland habitat as part of Heritage Open Days week - England’s largest festival of history and culture.
- Booking essential
- Free event
For Heritage Open Days festival, come and learn about the Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve.
Join Nature Reserve officer Jade for a guided walk introducing you to the long and fascinating history of this ancient woodland habitat.
Discover what makes a rainforest and why Borrowdale is so special. You will also get a glimpse into the work the National Trust team have been doing to protect the rainforest and what our plans are for the future.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
12 years and over
- Meeting point
Seatoller National Trust car park
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather forecast, wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit muddy
- Accessibility
There is a gradual ascent through a field and wood, a steep descent through the woodland (rocky section), and a small rocky scramble above the water with chain to help.
- Other
Please leave your pet at home for this event.
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