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.
Upcoming events
Heritage Open Day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine (including transport)
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Days, come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
Heritage Open Day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by the National Trust for Heritage Open Days, come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
Twilight Bat Walks
Come along to the Borrowdale Rainforest to find some of the special animals that call this place home, Bats!