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Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails – Whinlatter Pass loop from Whinlatter Pass

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Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails – Whinlatter Pass loop from Whinlatter Pass

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5.0

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146

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Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails – Whinlatter Pass loop from Whinlatter Pass

00:48

7.96km

190m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.06 km

Highest Point of the South Loop

Highlight • Summit

Highest point

Tip by

5.76 km

Picnic Area in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

Car park and picnic benches

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5.93 km

Wallace and Gromit Trail

Highlight • Trail

Trail for kids

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6.27 km

Whinlatter South Loop — Bike Trail

Highlight • Forest

Start/end of the trails

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6.37 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 …

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6.42 km

Whinlatter Pass

Highlight • Climb

Winding its way through Thornthwaite Forest with views over Lorton Valley and Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Pass is one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District. At the top …

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7.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

1.40 km

382 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

1.48 km

1.31 km

408 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

17°C

11°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails – Whinlatter Pass loop from Whinlatter Pass

Highest Point of the South Loop

Picnic Area in Lake District National Park

Wallace and Gromit Trail

Whinlatter South Loop — Bike Trail

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