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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.

Contact info

North and West Lakes Office

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.

Event summary

on
20 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 4 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
20 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 14:30

Twilight Bat Walks 

Come along to the Borrowdale Rainforest to find some of the special animals that call this place home, Bats!

Event summary

on
24 Oct to 30 Oct 2025
at
18:00 to 19:30
+ 1 other date or time