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Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling Competition
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Join in the fun this Easter Saturday
As part of our 'Wrestle' exhibition Grizedale is hosting a Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling competition, organised by the CWWA.
The event will begin with a short demonstration introducing the sport's traditions and techniques, followed by a full programme of competitive classes.
Get involved!
Alongside the competition spectators are encouraged to give the sport a go - come along on Saturday and try your hand at this Cumbrian tradition!
Image credit - Chris Routledge
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Opening Times
| Season (4 Apr 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 14:00 | - 16:00 |
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the north (unsuitable for coaches):
Follow the A591 to Ambleside, leave Ambleside A593 to Langdale Coniston. Take first left B5286 to Hawkshead. Bypass Hawkshead following B5286 south then take first right at the sign for 'Grizedale'. Follow the road for approximately 2 miles.
From the south (unsuitable for coaches, see below)
Exit M6 at junction 36 and take the A590 towards Barrow. Follow A590 past Newby Bridge to Haverthwaite Crossroads. Turn right, following tourist sign to 'Grizedale Forest Park', follow signs for Satterthwaite/Grizedale North.
Coaches to approach from the south:
Exit M6 at junction 36 and take the A590 towards Barrow. Follow A590 past Newby Bridge to Haverthwaite Crossroads. Ignore the tourist sign for 'Grizedale Forest Park' and turn right onto the A595 at Greenodd for approximately 1/2 mile. At Penny Bridge turn right for Colton/Oxen Park.
Follow this road for approx. 8 miles to Grizedale Forest.
What's Nearby
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake…
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1.7 miles awayEsthwaite Water is a natural lake extending to 280 acres. Rated as one of the finest…
2.03 miles away
Near Satterthwaite, Grizedale, Ambleside. Known locally as Force Forge. In open woodland.
2.08 miles awayBeatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage…
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2.4 miles away
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