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World Rainforest Day: Cumbria – Aira Force Temperate Rainforest Walk

Experience the sights and sounds of the temperate rainforest first hand, with one of our guided walks to celebrate World Rainforest Day.

Date
22 Jun 2025
Time
13:00 – 16:00
Free

We are teaming up with Cumbria Woodlands to host a full day of activities for you to explore, learn and wonder at the beauty of our temperate rainforests. Discover the species that survive nowhere else on earth, and meet the experts working to recover these forgotten habitats. There will even be the chance to take a trip into a real rainforest to experience the wonder of these habitats first hand!

You can find out more about the sessions before the walk here.

After lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a guided walk at one of four different locations in the northern Lakes. You will be guided along your route and your leader will take every opportunity to show you some of the incredible species of Cumbria’s temperate rainforest, for you to experience the magic first hand!

This walk will take place at Aira Force and transport will be provided to and from Rheged Events Centre.

Guided Walk Information

  • Route 1: Aira Force (Leader: April Windle) (Capacity: 20 people)
  • Parking: Located at National Trust – Aira force and Gowbarrow park
  • Length: 2.5km
  • Elevation: 100m Elevation gain/loss
  • Terrain: Steep, rocky and uneven terrain, well-trodden path
  • Facilities: Toilets, cafe and gift shop available at the car park
  • No dogs permitted
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult