Grizedale Sculpture Day Trek
Learn about old packhorse ways on green lanes with internationally renowned sculptures, breathtaking views and a home cooked picnic by the tranquil Grizedale tarn
Prices start from £145 per person (minimum group of 2) £65 under 18’s including hot picnic lunch
Discounts for families/groups of 4 and above - £115 per person
“What an incredible day trip with Tom on Fell Pony Adventures which we cannot recommend highly enough.
Tom was incredibly helpful and accommodating right from the start, he planned the day with meticulous attention to detail and we were just blown away.
He was so knowledgeable and passionate about the horses and the walk was spectacular, it was a very special way to experience the Lake District.
Tom went above and beyond to make this such a special day and my family have the most amazing memories to treasure!”
Julie and Nick Hopkinson with Boo (left) and Fay (right)
“Hand on heart, last Thursday with yourself, Fay and Boo the two beautiful fell ponies on the Grizedale estate was life changing for me, and we both thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I am so looking forward to doing it all again.”
Grizedale Forest
“What started out as a birthday treat, turned into a real fun adventure in the lovely autumnal Grizedale Forest. Superbly organised by Tom, a man who knows his ponies, all the family had great fun and took home happy memories”
Andy Goldsworthy’s ‘Taking a Wall for a Walk’
What we’ll do
Start the day making friends with your pack pony, then we load the packsaddles with everything we need for a hot picnic lunch. Suitable for families of all ages, the walk is about 6.5 miles round trip and takes approx 5 hours including lunch.
“A thoroughly enjoyable experience with a knowledgeable guide and a friendly pony which we highly recommend.
Travelling at an easy pace up the green lane and forest tracks, Tom pointed out the various sculptures hidden away in the trees with a commentary on what they represented and who the sculptors were. Time was taken to stop and explore each sculpture as we came to them.
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Taking a break by Rupert Ackroyd & Owen Bullets Romeo
Since 1977 leading international artists have created sculpture at Grizedale Forest, 4,000 hectares managed by Forestry England in the Lake District near Coniston Water. Discover sculptures by some of the leading names in contemporary art with one of our rare breed Fell ponies carrying everything we need for a hot picnic lunch by the tranquil Grizedale tarn.
Every Thursday and every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Granny V’s home-made soup
Local cheese and artisan bread
Lunch by the tranquil Grizedale Tarn
The therapeutic benefits of horses are known to help bring us inner peace and a sense of well being. As a herd animal, Fell ponies in particular are attuned to the feelings of others and are an ideal calming influence.
Grizedale Forest is a haven for a rich variety of wildlife including red and roe deer, squirrels, badgers, foxes, grouse and woodpeckers.
What you need to bring
This is an all weather day out so you will need
Warm clothing (layers work well)
A waterproof Jacket
Sturdy footwear (no sandals please, you will know about it if a horse accidentally steps on your foot)
What we provide
Communal shelter
Picnic blanket
Granny V’s homemade soup with local cheese and artisan bread
Fresh coffee and speciality teas
Saddling up pack pony Fay after lunch by Grizedale tarn
Grizedale Forest tracks
Grizedale Visitors Centre LA22 0QJ
