People are urged not to visit Cumbria’s forests this weekend as rangers assess the damage caused by Storm Eowyn.
Forestry England, which is responsible for Ennerdale, Cogra Moss, Whinlatter, Grizedale, Blengdale Forest, Hardknott, Whitbarrow, Eggerslack Woods, Dalton Crags Forest, Dodd Wood, Setmurthy, and High Stand and Coombs Wood, asked people not to visit them today due to the high risk of falling trees.
Wild Ennerdale said: “Thank you to everyone who has followed the official advice and our ask to postpone their visit to Ennerdale today as Storm Éowyn brings high winds across the country.
“Whilw the impact of the weather is yet to be fully assessed we are asking visitors to postpone travelling to Ennerdale and other Forestry England sites in Cumbria this weekend to allow our rangers to safely inspect and make our trails safe.
“We will update as soon as we are able with more information.
“Forests and woodlands can be dangerous places to be during a storm and even once it has passed fallen trees and branches may still present a danger. Consider your safety before visiting.”
