Lovely trail. Although very confusing if you wanted to pay, I put the sentence like that as it is a very public common pathway for many visitors and the path is used by everyone. There is no ticket checking or scanning of codes so absolutely anyone can go on the public pathway. If you wish to purchase tickets as we did it is not clear at all how to do this. There is a vehicle in the car park explaining to go to the in to hotel/inn to pay but they direct you to a shop further in the village. So once you have found all that and eventually get on the trail it is a lovely day out. Lots to see, lots of interactive things for the children. The fairy school was my girls favourite thing. My girl has disabilities and has limited speech etc but she had an amazing day. The walk can be taken at your own pace, within your own limits and very relaxed. The trail is litter free, dog poo free (dogs are welcome , from what we saw every owner had their dog on a lead and cleaned up after them. However , you always get the owners who will let their dog of a lead expressing their dig is fine, not aware that the other dog they are passing may not ne fine and doesn't want attention from another dogs) so being tighter on "all dogs on a lead" would be a safer improvement. The trail is kept well and staff obviously do an amazing job looking after it. Thank you to all the amazing groundsmen/ladies who look after this trail. I appreciate all your hard work in giving our kids an amazing experience. I will point out the path is not wheelchair friendly which means it's not inclusive , I do understand why as the path is on a nature reserve with woods, tress, roots, grass and lots of wooded areas. It would be a shame to destroy that for a pathway for wheelchair user however maybe another path could be created to be more inclusive for children who use a wheelchair. My daughter uses a wheelchair however she can walk a small distance without it so we did it, but we had two extra adults to carry her the last bit of the walk. As I said though amazing walk and I am glad my girl had this experience as she...
Read moreDon't fall for the scam.
We were back at our car at the time displayed on the ticket - but changed our infant son's nappy before leaving the car park. A few weeks later we receive a £100 fine for staying too long in the car park.
Charging £5 per head to look at a bunch of cheap garden ornaments takes some nerve to begin with. Demanding an extra £100 from anyone who dares to change a nappy is frankly a joke.
Edit: The car park and the Faerie trail are both owned by you (Luss Estates) therefore you are responsible for the running of both.
Regarding garden ornaments, I have uploaded a photo of one of your exhibits next to a shot from Yorkshire Sculpture Park for comparison.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park contains original works by Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Anthony Caro among others. Its prices are £6 per head for over 18s. Under 18s go free.
You meanwhile charge £5 per head for over 18s and £6 per head for under 18s.
This means the average family will actually spend more money to view the pieces on your trail, than they would to view iconic works by famous sculptors at YSP... This is despite what I assume to be significantly lower costs to you in acquiring and maintaining the works on your trail.
I don't wish to offend you in any way, and I'm sure most kids don't notice the difference, but I really do think your pricing is considerably higher than it needs to be. I also think you need to sort out the issues with your car park.
One star reviews can be tough to swallow, I get that, but I find the best response is generally to take the feedback on board with the aim of improving your product offering....
Read moreTook my 6-year-old and 3-year-old on this magical trail, and they absolutely loved every minute of it! From the start, we were handed a lovely little activity pack that included a pencil, a wristband, a sticker, and a booklet with a map and full of fun clues and riddles to guide us along the path.
Throughout the trail, there were delightful surprises at every turn—fairy ornaments, whimsical wooden cabins and sculptures, glittering treasure chests, and charming stops where the children could solve riddles or simply explore. It really sparked their imagination and curiosity.
Do note: if it’s been raining recently, I highly recommend children wear Wellington boots, as some parts can get muddy. The trail isn’t suitable for pushchairs, so little ones should be able to walk most of the way.
As an adult, I also appreciated the peaceful setting, spotting different species of trees, plants, and insects along the way. It took us about two hours to complete the trail at a relaxed pace. While my 6-year-old had no trouble finishing, my 3-year-old was definitely worn out by the end—but still smiling!
A fantastic outdoor experience for families with young children—highly recommended for a bit of woodland magic and adventure.
The lady at the reception point was also very friendly and helpful. If you wish you can also buy fairy wands or biodegradable glitter...
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