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Phone: 07843 754239
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-4pm
Sizergh
Sizergh, Outdoor Mobility Tramper hire site location.
Sizergh
Sessions:
2 Trampers available
10:30am and 1.00pm (2 hour duration)
Distance/Terrain:
Grounds of Castle - no set distance - gravel surfaces, solid paths and lawned/grassy areas during the summer months
Holeslack Wood Route (Blue) - up to 1.2 miles/2km - well surfaced, solid path with one steep section
St John Church Extension (Purple) - up to 1 mile/1.7km - stone and grassy tracks with a long section of steep road - suitable only for confident Tramper users
Arrival:
Collect the Tramper from the Visitor Centre, Parking information can be found here
Requirements:
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Bring one form of ID (non-photo acceptable).
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Tramper users must remain on the specified routes.
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Tramper users must be accompanied by another person (capable of seeking assistance). The only exception is the Grounds of the Castle route, which may be accessed without a companion.
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If you wish to complete all three of the routes, you will need to book both the morning and afternoon sessions.
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National Trust admission charges apply (admission free to National Trust members).
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Only assistance dogs are allowed in the formal gardens.
Route Description:
Sizergh Castle is surrounded by formal gardens and estate grounds/parkland with footpaths and a children’s adventure trail. The Visitor Centre provides good facilities - a shop, a café and accessible toilets.
Grounds of Castle Route - used to explore the formal gardens and the gravelled terrace surrounding the castle and overlooking the Mirror Lake, with access to the castle courtyard (no access into the castle itself), and the kitchen garden. There are outdoor picnic areas within the formal gardens and by the car park.
During the summer months, and as conservation needs allow, the Tramper can also be taken along the main lawn and south garden, as well as through the orchard.
Holeslack Wood Route - an accessible trail, which takes a 2km loop through the estate on a wonderful and picturesque path.
St John Church Extension - a loop which adds 1.7km and a climb up to St John's Church, which gives beautiful and extensive views. This section (purple on the map) has a steep climb and is is only recommended for confident Tramper users.
Route Map - click to enlarge
Castle Grounds Route:
Holeslack & St John Church Routes:
Booking Process
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You need to be an Outdoor Mobility member to book a Tramper. If you are not yet a member please click here to buy your Membership.
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Once you are a member, select the venue you wish to visit and click 'Book Now' (below).
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Select the time and date of your booking and click the 'Next' button.
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Complete the booking form and click 'Book Now' to confirm your booking.
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Location:
Sizergh (National Trust), Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ
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Parking: The car park is at the end of the main driveway, to the left of the House. It has a tarmac surface, with slate-chipped parking bays. There are 12 designated parking bays for disabled visitors in the main car park. These are on a firm, tarmac surface close to the Visitor Centre. It is possible to drop visitors off outside the Visitor Centre if all designated parkings bays are full. For more information, visit Access at Sizergh | National Trust.
For more information on Sizergh, including prices, contact details, opening hours and facilities, visit The Sizergh National Trust Website.
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