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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails loop from Thornthwaite

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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails loop from Thornthwaite

Moderate

4.9

(18)

640

riders

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails loop from Thornthwaite

00:53

8.55km

270m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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164 m

Whinlatter Forest Café & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Full Ambio breakfast hits the spot.

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229 m

Siskins Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The soup is always homemade and wholesome. Have it with a homemade cheese scone. Lush.

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355 m

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

Start point and map

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1.65 km

Bob's Traverse, Thwaitehill Knotts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Thwaitehill Knotts hill. Strap yourself in for some flowy single track.

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2.94 km

North Loop Trail – Whinlatter Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

8.04 km

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great shop, Craig was a legend and stayed late when we showed up at closing time to help my friend with replacements for the contaminated rotor and pads he’d somehow …

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8.40 km

Whinlatter South Loop — Bike Trail

Highlight • Forest

Start/end of the trails

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8.49 km

Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Whinlatter Forest offers breathtaking views of the Lake District. The forest's purpose-built mountain bike trails, designed to take full advantage of the rugged terrain, were voted the second-best trail centre …

Tip by

8.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

2.73 km

357 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

3.40 km

321 m

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

16°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails loop from Thornthwaite

Whinlatter Forest Café & Visitor Centre

Siskins Cafe

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Bob's Traverse, Thwaitehill Knotts

North Loop Trail – Whinlatter Forest

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