What's here? at Geltsdale

Single accessible toilet with large space to side and hand rail. Toilet located adjacent to the visitor centre, the toilet is around 30m down a shallow slope from the blue badge parking spaces.

Our toilet is open and located adjacent to the visitor centre, one mile from the car park.

You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on your visit. We have two picnic tables in the information centre garden. Please help keep this place safe and special for wildlife and people by taking your litter home with you.

A screen at the tarn is accessed over pasture which is level but soft in wet weather with no ramp and no steps.

Five trails. They are generally uneven tracks and grassy paths through farmland with some muddy patches, some trails are steep in places. Occasional obstacles and some seating. Some of the trails pass through land grazed by cattle.

Guided school visits can be arranged on request. Indoor space available for small groups.

Tea and coffee making facilities available. We don’t have any food available to purchase here. The nearest places for food are in Hallbankgate, just one mile away.

Level throughout with no steps. Uneven slate flagstones surface. Movable chairs. Good lighting.

Uneven tracks and grassy paths through farmland with some muddy patches, some trails steep in places. Occasional obstacles and some seating. Some of the trails pass through land grazed by cattle.

Uneven tracks and grassy paths through farmland with some muddy patches, some trails steep in places. Occasional obstacles and some seating. Some of the trails pass through land grazed by cattle.Uneven tracks and grassy paths through farmland with some muddy patches, some trails steep in places. Occasional obstacles and some seating. Some of the trails pass through land grazed by cattle.

BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted here at any time.

Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.