Windlemere Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) hosts 15 hectares of natural beauty. Previously Windlemere Golf Club, we have been working towards re-wilding this area, increasing the biodiversity of the site and restoring natural habitats. There are still some recognisable golf club features such as bunkers and rows of conifer trees that formed the fairway as well as lots of new features. There are now three wildflower meadows and a wildflower bank that have been sown with 100% British wildflower mix. These areas make a valuable contribution for pollinators. There are four ponds that form conservation areas due to the presence of great crested newts. These areas are fenced to preserve the habitats.
There are benches to perch on at various vantage points around the circular walk if you would like to see the whole site - you may spot a roe deer or two if you are lucky. Visitors are welcome to exercise their dogs, cycle, run, or just to amble through. Please note there is no public bridleway and horse riding is not permitted. There is a 2.3 kilometre circular route on site starting from the small vehicle gate.
Opening times
Monday to Saturday: 7:30am
Sunday: 8:00am
Closing from, on week beginning:
- 30 October: 4:30pm
- 27 November onwards: 4pm
- 22 January 2024: 4:30pm
- 5 February: 5pm
- 19 February: 5:30pm
- 11 March: 6pm
- 1 April (BST): 7:30pm
- 15 April: 8pm
- 29 April: 8:30pm
- 20 May: 9pm
- 17 June: 9:30pm
- 29 July: 9pm
- 12 August: 8:30pm
- 26 August: 8pm
- 9 September: 7:30pm
- 23 September: 7pm
- 7 October: 6:30pm
- 21 October: 6pm
- 28 October (GMT): 4:30pm
- 25 November onwards: 4pm
Car park
Yes
Park facilities
- woodlands
- walking route
- pond