Serpentine Woods — Attraction in Kendal

Situated at the top of Beast Banks is this lovely wooded parkland. Overlooking Kendal and Kendal Castle. Was originally called Dob Frear ; Scandanavian for Free Land. The trees and trails were planted in the late Georgian and early Victorian era, for the people of Kendal. With gentle woodland walks of roughly 3 miles. Has nature trail activities for children, woodland sculptures and benches are provided. Popular with dog walkers and families. Very nice place to sit and watch the Summer sunrise. In close proximity to...

This used to be a great place to go with kids. Follow an alphabet trail through the woods, looking for clues, A - an acorn carved in wood, B a nylon butterfly suspended from the trees and so on. A great way of spending family time, outdoors and all for free. It's really sad to see that the woodland is in decline. Half of the featured letters have gone or eroded and the woodland has obviously been affected by seasonal storms. Such a shame, when it was such a delight but still a good place to give the dog a...

Enjoy a relaxing walk through this wonderful woodland. With smells of wild garlic in the spring and have a look I’d you can spot some wildlife. From squirrels to woodpeckers. For children, an alphabet sculpture trail is located here, a must-do tourist attraction in Kendal! A perfect picnic spot! You can find the Alphabet Sculpture Trail online or at Kendal Library. Please help keep this picturesque walk nice. Pick your dog poo up and please don’t litter. There are a few stairs so disabled access is not...